70000 ‘Britannia’ running as 70022 ‘Tornado’

[Colin W]

I thought it was the Summer………...I got soaking wet waiting for this steam train!

BR Standard Class 7 No: 70000 ‘Britannia’ running as 70022 ‘Tornado’ and D1935 (47805) on the rear is seen approaching Goodrington station on the Dartmouth Steam Railway working the 1Z27 09:07 Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear "The English Riviera Express” tour on the 2^nd August 2020.


BR Standard Class 7 No 70000 ‘Britannia’ by Colin Wallace, on Flickr

[Trev B]

That's a great shot Colin, I never went as no doubt you read . How can they change the name of a train. To me that's like changing the name of a ship, they just don't do it.

[enneo]

Nice capture Colin, on a wet and confusing journey. Looks like anything can happen in 2020!!

[ST-EOS]

Good composition Colin, well done. I hope you and your camera kit survived the rain. Is there any explanation to the name change?

[John Liddle]

Well captured Colin - I'm glad that I was not the ony one to get wet! I just hope it remains dry for the return.

.......... Is there any explanation to the name change?

- I have emailed the tour company (Saphos Trains) to ask what possible reason there could be - IF I get an answer, I'll let you know!

[Bill53]

Great capture Colin.

Bill.

[Colin W]

Thank you all for your kind comments.

I have no idea why they changed the name and number, I just do not see the point of it.

[tesarver]

Well taken Colin

Tom