Mike J Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Sorry if this has already been done, or if the A1 trust has a name in mind, but after the recent announcement of a feasability study into the building of a new P2, what are your suggestions for the name of number 2007? Obviously a fine sounding Scottish name would be appropriate, or does anyone have an alternative? Over to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 The C10 / C11 classes would seem an obvious source for names as they were for some of the original P2s. Two which stand out are Auld Reekie and Holyrood. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 What about 'Black Douglas'? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Given that Tornado's name was decided by one of its major donors, I expect the new project will follow the same policy. So if you give them enough cash, you can have your pick of the name. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Yeah, thought about Auld Reekie myself, but thought it's not the best sounding of names compared to Cock o the North, Earl Marischal, Mons Meg, Wolf of Badenoch, Thane of Fife and Lord President. Something evoking ancient legend and the power of Scotland would be appropriate, but I can't bring anthing to mind without going away and studying. Come on you Scots, this is your chance! Did Willam Wallace or Robert the Bruce have a nickname? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Given that Tornado's name was decided by one of its major donors, I expect the new project will follow the same policy. This isn't necessarily a good thing. The A1s had an unusual mix of names so it might be possible to fit Tornado into one of the many themes. However the naming philosophy behind the original P2s was specifically related to people, places and things of significance to the region between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Holyrood certainly fits into this philosophy. So would Balmoral. Willam Wallace and both Roberts (the Bruce and Burns) were from Ayrshire and the Black Douglas line is from South Lanarkshire. Somebody suggested Highland Chieftan but Edinburgh and Aberdeen are on the wrong side of the Highland Boundary. My suggestions were Saint Margaret (to get a bit of gender balance) or a generically Scottish Knight of the Thistle. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 My suggestions were Saint Margaret (to get a bit of gender balance) or a generically Scottish Knight of the Thistle. Saint Margaret ticks all the boxes for me. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 This has already been done to death and beyond on the LNER forum. Can't we wait until they actually start building it before we froth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 How about "Queen of the South"? JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frobisher Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Bonnie Dundee? You get a person and a relevant place out of that one Donald Dewar might be a modern one to go for as well, especially if courting financial support from the Scottish Assembly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 This has already been done to death and beyond on the LNER forum. Can't we wait until they actually start building it before we froth? Yes indeed, but not everyone here is a member of the LNER forum like you and I, and would perhaps like to share in the fun? --- My own suggestion was Eastern Eagle for the bird theme - one of the names I liked best when I heard it on the LNER forum was Lady of Lochleven - a fantastic name that suits the design I feel, a very well thought out name too. That was a suggestion of the user "redtoon" on the LNER forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 A former A1 name, Madge Wildfire might be appropriate, it comes from the Scott novel The Heart of Midlothian, a statue of her is on the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. especially if it gets band in a hot dry summer, for lineside fires. ( unlikely! ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Jonathan, no offence but I did start my OP with an appology. I quite like the sound of the old A1/A3 name "Knight of (the) Thistle". A proud Scottish title and a connection to the LNER. One thing I would like to say is that I will support he project with my own small contribution should it come to fruition. Will stick to 2001 Cock o' the North for my own N gauge conversion though. Will post photos as things develop. (or not!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium61 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 In view of the great risk and cost, how about SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 How about "Queen of the South"? That won't go down well with fans of other Scottish League teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 It's a shorter plate than Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland though...! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 There was a link between some of the class 87 electric names, as has already been mentioned, and one of my favourites was Borderer. Whilst I accept it doesn't have the "hit you between the eyes" kind of appeal, I think it somes up an ECML locomotive very well. However, I've just realised it was already carried on 60155 so I guess it is out !!!! To Jonathan W. Please remember that we aren't all "died in the wool" apple greeners which occupy the aforementioned forums, so I think it is OK to have a bit of naming fun on here. It might be boring to you, but it probably isn't to others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 It's a shorter plate than Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland though...! Dave. I don't think that is an appropriate name for something as flamboyant as a P2. More suitable for a Black 5 I reckon. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted June 2, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2010 Arbroath Smokie gets my vote and has irreproachable regional credentials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 If it looks like 'Cock 'O the North' and smells like 'Cock 'O the North', its 'Cock 'O the North'. (It got a wedge front after only 3 years) 'Pride of the East Coast' might be more appropriate seeing as the new P2 will probably spend much of its time in England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 What about 'Wolf Of The Norff' ? Okay, just leaving......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Brunel Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 How about Heart of Midlothian? Or Fort William? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Arbroath Smokie gets my vote and has irreproachable regional credentials. But will it be restricted to only running when they are in season? What about a sponsorship deal? An approach to Glen Eagles would be a start.Or that Trump fellow. Sorry better not go there. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 On a slight tangent, what would an original P2 look like in Brunswick green? That would be some sight. Any of you photoshoppers out there wanna give it a go? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2512silverfox Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 What about 'Gresley was Right'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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