James Gordon Alford Valley Railway

The Alford Valley Railway links the centre of Alford with the Haughton Park. The route goes from the former Alford Railway Station (now a fully restored Railway Museum with free entry), crosses the full width of the Alford Golf Course, where golfers always seem to manage a smile and a cheery wave, runs through the trees paralleling the Lang Stracht, and enters the Haughton Park through a tree lined avenue, terminating at the platform there. The journey offers some spectacular views of the Bennachie hill range. The engine is then turned around and the journey begins again in reverse. You may join the train in either direction for a single journey or return later.
Prior to 2001 the Company´s rolling-stock had all been second hand. It was, however, the dream of the Chairman to add a brand new locomotive to the ageing fleet. Following strenuous fund-raising, the target was reached. A steam-powered unit was out of the question, but early in 2001 an order was placed with locomotive builders Alan Keef Ltd of Hertfordshire for a Steam Outline Diesel. In a secret deal, the Alford Valley Railway Association arranged for the new locomotive to bear the name JAMES GORDON. Mr Philip Riddle, Chief Executive of Visit Scotland, officiated at the inaugural run on 22 September 2001

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I never new alford had steam . . unless its new?

[Femmenition]

If that's James Gordon, where's Batman?