Exclusive!

Ok here's a first!

I've just returned from a late night jaunt to Newcastle Central Station to see for the first time ever a Class 390 Pendolino visit the North East. No. 390 055 entered the station at 23:45 and departed 6 minutes later to head south to Kings Cross after beginning its journey at Edinburgh Waverley on a trial run on the ECML.

One of the best looking Trains in the world and at last I've seen one at my home station! Without further ado, heres the pictures from just an hour ago...

Thunderbird Class 57 awaits what we've all come to see...

Class 390 Pendolino no. 390 055 stands for the first time in Newcastle
Central Station

Under the wires of the ECML on its first trial run

Me!

After 6 minutes inside of Central Station the Pendolino now ready
to head south to London Kings Cross

I've seen some wonderful sights past and present in this grand old station I'm proud to call my home, but I must admit this was a massive highlight. I was joined by a few other photographers but I can say I was there that night and one of the first to see what hopefully becomes a more regular visitor to the ECML.

Until next time....

Delay on Updates

What great weather we've enjoyed over the past few weeks and although great for getting out and about in, it has meant that I have been lackadaisical when coming to post updates here! 

However, I have been very busy lately taking part in some new Railway Adventures that I will share with you all very soon including......

• Whitby Station and Black 5's
• 4492 'Dominion of New Zealand' and 60009 'Sir Nigel Gresley' on Great Britain IV Tour
• NYMR 175th Anniversary Gala
• Duke of Gloucester fails to show at Tyne Yard
• Visit to NRM Shildon
• Visit to NRM York
• The 'Flying Scotsman's return...in Wartime Black!