60163 TORNADO high speed test run

[dillypin]

Gave me goosebumps! Saw Tornado when she was at the GCR. My uncle was very impressed with her!

[damphmann]

Why was this test run at night?

[Bigaid]

it was a test for sparks.

[flibblesan]

oops, it's a Class 63 on the end. My mistake.

[sarahandmatt13]

The class 67 was put on to assist with shunting at both ends off the trip, and as a bit of a saftey net incase of problems...Matt.

[flibblesan]

What did they stick a HST power car on the end for?

[LMSStanier]

Fantastic Matt. Glad I'm not the only one who thought that it was a HST unit on the back lol.

[sarahandmatt13]

Easy mistake to make in the dark mate! Who cares anyway, might as well have been another 4 coaches, just along for the ride !

[LMSStanier]

You're right about that whistle.I saw the vid with sound earlier today. It sounded superb!!

[WolseleyAC]

Cos we had to reverse round a tight turn at Newcastle for the return trip, so the 63 pulled us

[SiriusHardware]

Terrific sound and spectacle - I reckon they must have had a third crew member in there just dangling on the chime whistle all night long. :-) Thanks for the post.

[sarahandmatt13]

Cheers mate, that whistle is ace! Not usually into a chime, bit of a "Stanier man" you see ! But on this beast, perfection !...Matt.

[sideranger]

great stuff thanks for the post

[sarahandmatt13]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it....Matt.

[acw71000]

What a superb sight (and sound) that was Matt, well filmed, one of the top videos of the night I reckon. I can't wait for the daylight runs...Austin

[sarahandmatt13]

Thanks Austin, your right, a bit of daylight and a splash of paint, jobs a peach!..Matt.

[apps1946]

wonderful sight!