Transport history although not steam of course. As old or older than practically all the steam locomotives likely to pass Harringay, save (a few working parts of**) 'Flying Scotsman'.
** 'Trigger's Broom' from 'Only Fools and Horses' is an apt equivalent, since practically everything on a steam locomotive is a wearing part.
PS London Underground's predecessor did have two steam locomotives built to fit inside tube tunnels (as well as conventional ones that worked above ground). They were used to construct the Central line. Picture here.
Harringay Steam Train Watchers
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For locals who want to keep up to date with steam trains passing through Harringay.
Underground train visitor (1938 vintage) to Manor House station today - picture
by Gordon T
Jul 9, 2023
Transport history although not steam of course. As old or older than practically all the steam locomotives likely to pass Harringay, save (a few working parts of**) 'Flying Scotsman'.
Link to post in main forum here.
** 'Trigger's Broom' from 'Only Fools and Horses' is an apt equivalent, since practically everything on a steam locomotive is a wearing part.
PS London Underground's predecessor did have two steam locomotives built to fit inside tube tunnels (as well as conventional ones that worked above ground). They were used to construct the Central line. Picture here.