That's the fastest I have seen KE1 on YouTube. I work it out at 78mph by counting the beats (6.5ft wheels). Lovely sound, like the purr of a lion. I used to see steam trains around Taunton about 1960, but nearly all were accelerating from a stop, you rarely got to see one at full chat.
That's the fastest I have seen KE1 on YouTube. I work it out at 78mph by counting the beats (6.5ft wheels). Lovely sound, like the purr of a lion. I used to see steam trains around Taunton about 1960, but nearly all were accelerating from a stop, you rarely got to see one at full chat.
CoeurDeLoin 2 years ago