Steam. King Edward I 6024. Cornish Riviera Express @ Reading. 26/6/10

Cornish Riviera Express from London Paddington to Penzance, organized by Steam Dreams. 26th June 2010.

King Edward I is a GWR 6000 Class steam locomotive. The locomotive was built in June 1930, and was originally housed at Plymouth Laira dept, before being transferred to Old Oak Common, London, in March 1959 and finally to Cardiff Canton depot in 1962.

Withdrawn from BR service in the June of 1962, No. 6024 was sold to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry, South Wales with No. 6023 King Edward II, where they languished in the company of 300 other locomotives.

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[letmadnessbegin]

Excellent video mate, thumbs up

[KINGANDCASTLE]

@letmadnessbegin Thanks. It was hot work.

[MoiUnMouton]

Superb stuff K&C, very nicely filmed. Great echoey sound on departure. Thanks!

[KINGANDCASTLE]

@MoiUnMouton The hot weather always improves the echoes.

[magic1ond]

Excellent video ,thanks for sharing .Cheers.

[KINGANDCASTLE]

@magic1ond Thanks

[60103Henry]

Great Video! I saw her at Taplow.