60103 'FLYING SCOTSMAN' in action on the WEST SOMERSET! PLUS 60163 'TORNADO' on the TORBAY EXPRESS!
From the mainline movement that brought the locomotive to Somerset, to a full ride along the line from Bishops Lydeard - Minehead, some adhesion problems for the iconic steam locomotive as it tackled the steep Somerset gradients that resulted in some assistance from the WSR home fleet and even an appearance by A1 pacific 60163 ‘Tornado’, enjoy all the highlights captured from the engines September stay in Somerset seven years ago this week, before she heads double headed back to Southall with 46100 'Royal Scot'!
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This video features the National Railway Museum's LNER A3 Pacific 60103 'Flying Scotsman' during its visit to the West Somerset Railway in 2017. It includes footage of the locomotive's journey from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, along with some assistance provided by the WSR home fleet due to adhesion issues on steep gradients. The video also captures appearances by A1 Pacific 60163 'Tornado' and highlights the double heading return trip with 46100 'Royal Scot'. Additional locations featured include Bridgwater, Crowcombe Heathfield, and Norton Fitzwarren.
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