Whats this? Any train spotters in?

[Jacques_Bustard]

Given the aviation thread is full of anoracks, anyone own up to knowing what this is?

 

[Geordie_Blerk]

It's a train.

 

[Auld-Yin]

It's a train.

No it's not - it is a photograph of a train

 

[wheelchairwarrier]

I disagree, its a picture of a locomotive, a train is the whole set up from front to back, I will now take cover.......
WW

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

It's one of Thomas's friends.


I'll bet this thread is the ARRSEhole by tea-time!

 

[the_boy_syrup]

I'll Bite
Its a class 55 Deltic

follow the link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_55

Hat,coat noose and razers my man and be quick about it

 

[pomps]

is it an old green and yellow train?

 

[RHODESIAN]

Fcuk,I thought it was yellow and blue

 

[Dr_Dorian]

Is it Late ??

 

[crabby]

Given the aviation thread is full of anoracks, anyone own up to knowing what this is?

I took my first man in my mouth when I was 14

My umm father is a trainspotter... I'm so ashamed

Having been taught from a young age and dragged around many exhibits I believe it's a Deltic.

My father never slipped one up me behind the portaloos, and his beer belly paled in comparison to those on show from all the other middle-aged aspergers riddled men

 

[Swamp_Rat]

it's blue and swollen and just coming out of a hole so it must be railway pron

 

[Biscuits_AB]

Is it on fire?

 

[Biscuits_AB]

Is it 'The Cannonball Express'?

Is Casey Jones at the whistle?

What about Fireman Wally and the rest of the crew?

 

[Rocketeer]

That's Thomas's older brother, the one they never tell you about as he left home under' uncertain' circumstances.. but it is definitely him.. Tim the Drunk Tank Engine..and from the looks of the surrounding its just after he was released from the lock-up...

 

[RHODESIAN]

Show me another pic of it when its hit a car at 100mph on a level crossing please

 

[naguere]

Selby to Doncaster line, about 1955.

Taken from my garden

 

[RHODESIAN]

Has it hit a car?

 

[Jacques_Bustard]

I'll Bite
Its a class 55 Deltic

follow the link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_55

Hat,coat noose and razers my man and be quick about it

Spot on. Specifically its 55009 "Alycidon".

I've done the train spotting bit, now I want to join the Aviation thread and do some plane spotting with Flash and his mates.

 

[crabby]

I'll Bite
Its a class 55 Deltic

follow the link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_55

Hat,coat noose and razers my man and be quick about it

Spot on. Specifically its 55009 "Alycidon".

I've done the train spotting bit, now I want to join the Aviation thread and do some plane spotting with Flash and his mates.

Your train spotting experience will stand you in good stead;
I believe several items can be carried across the two disciplines; your anorak, your notebook and your thermos. Just don't bank on meeting your future wife... the only woman you need in your life is your mother

 

[Recce19]

I'll Bite
Its a class 55 Deltic

follow the link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_55

Hat,coat noose and razers my man and be quick about it

Spot on. Specifically its 55009 "Alycidon".

I've done the train spotting bit, now I want to join the Aviation thread and do some plane spotting with Flash and his mates.

AND do you know why it's called a Deltic?