Bittern renamed 4492 Dominion of New Zealand at Kings Cross 16 April 2011

[ClassA4Mallard]

@123cbaism

It was going to York I think. The Second tender acutally carries only water, so It's so it can have less water stops.

[ClassA4Mallard]

Great video! I have never seen this loco but I hopefullly will see it soon!

[BenReillyUK]

bittern has been jinksed for too long. a new name is needed.

[ukfordfan]

As a Kiwi, I feel really chuffed about this renaming of this fantastic engine. I know that there was also one named Australia, also South Africa, & maybe Canada ? ...not too sure, but someone here will know, for sure !

[GreatWestern175]

@ukfordfan yes there were 60009 Union of South Africa (which is preserved) 60010 Dominion of Canada (also preserved but in Montreal, Canada) 60011 Empire of India, 60012 Commonwealth of Australia and 60013 Dominion of New Zealand which is seen here as 4492.

[TrainGunz]

What a delight to see Rolland Kennington is still involved with steam preservation. The man deserves a Knighthood. The dedication he had for Flying Scotsman whilst in Australia was outstanding, and the hours he spent into the late night to maintain her was something to witness. His patience and understanding toward people who shared his passion was exceptional. The days I spent with Flying Scotsman running the on train refreshments (in Victoria) and this man will always be cherished

[burnley5960]

Who says The commonwealth is dead Rule Britania

[burnley5960]

And what a grand Name

[burnley5960]

A4 At Kings Cross Deep Joy

[willhayfield]

excellent!

[RocksNotDead101]

Will 'Bittern' ever be 'Bittern' again?

[mitchy754]

@RocksNotDead101 yes, by the looks of it, she is going to be named Bittern and numbered 4464 :)

[Southerndown4]

Wonderful video. Thank you railway videos

[tasman763]

a Christchurch bloke says THANKS ! She looks great.

[churchward82c]

Fantastic!

[locomotive67]

super 

[jammydodgerwolves]

will bittern stay as dominon of new zealand or will go back to its normal BR livery

[nigelthebriton54]

@jammydodgerwolves Sadly, not after her next overhaul (in 3 years' time).

[nigelthebriton54]

@jammydodgerwolves Sadly she'll go back to being Bittern again come her next overhaul in 3 years' time. The garter blue coach won't (quite!) be turned back into a pumpkin!!

[nigelthebriton54]

If 60163 Tornado is (now) elegance in Brunswick Green, then 4492 Dominion of New Zealand (aka 60019 Bittern) is truly a mechanical Rhapsody in Blue!!!

[robpeter1]

its a dream come true for me to see a real a4 turned out in this particular verions of lner blue with the sliver strip on the valance and all red wheels with no silver riming, excellent i love this loco thanks for sharing

[60103Henry]

Great Video, Liked! :)

[simierski]

Wonderful ceremony. Well done Jeremy Hosking!