'King Edward I' Mainline Return - 10/08/09

After many months out of action, 6024 'King Edward I' made a triumphant return to the mainline. After running up light engine from the West Somerset on the 9th, a test run was made today (10th) prior to the King taking over from 60163 'Tornado' on the Torbay Express. In this video we see the King come off shed at Bristol Temple Meads, before heading up to Filton Abbeywood to see it heading for Wales.

The loco carried a wreath and headboard, 'Bernard Staite Salopian', in memory of Bernard Staite, who was one of the people responsible for returning steam to the mainline. This run was also a memory to him.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 6024
• King
• Edward
• 1st
• 60163
• Tornado
• Torbay
• Express
• Bristol
• Temple
• Meads
• Filton
• Abbeywood
• Steam
• Train
• Railway
• Bernard
• Staite
• Salopian
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• yt:stretch=4:3

[RICKD790]

Too true! I've never heard what a single chimney King sounds like, can anybody remember?

[60103Henry]

Yes, it will be great when 6023 is back!

[RamzyJB666]

soon to be "kings" ;)

[RamzyJB666]

i think she'd look better doubleheading with 6023 :P

[RICKD790]

Superb video, and didn't KE1 look absolutely immaculate.

[mrgmyers]

Huw and all the rest of the crew have done a fine job getting her back in such a short space of time.

[60103Henry]

Great Video, 5 Stars! Long live the King!

[jakeyboygen]

great vid mate loved all shots fav had to be Filton Abbeywood 5*

[jules46443]

brilliant

liked the first shot when it ran in parralel with the axc hst

[choochooguy63601]

The King returns to the throne. Very good video 5*.