For those of you wondering about the "European" appearance of this train it's because the equipment is from Sweden. Apparently, Sweden kept their steam locomotives as a backup to their electrified system after WW2 but in the last decade or so have started to liquidate their stock. The Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield line was able to get a serviceable steam train at a reasonable price and it's a fun day out as well.
For those of you wondering about the "European" appearance of this train it's because the equipment is from Sweden. Apparently, Sweden kept their steam locomotives as a backup to their electrified system after WW2 but in the last decade or so have started to liquidate their stock. The Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield line was able to get a serviceable steam train at a reasonable price and it's a fun day out as well.
wmralder 1 year ago