Hi Blackout
60027 was named, in 1946, after HMS Merlin which was a Royal Navy shore establishment in Scotland. Something lurking at the back of my mind says it was Fleet Air Arm but, if anyone knows better, please tell me
Bittern's plaque?
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Re: Bittern's plaque?
PP
The light at the end of the tunnel is probably a train coming towards you!!
The light at the end of the tunnel is probably a train coming towards you!!
Re: Bittern's plaque?
60027 like all other LNER "bird" names were named after the birds themselves (wasn't Gresley a very keen birdwatcher?) But I do believe the plaque was presented by HMS Merlin.
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Re: Bittern's plaque?
Hi Harvester
I wondered how long it would be before someone spotted the 'deliberate mistake'. We both know what I meant
I wondered how long it would be before someone spotted the 'deliberate mistake'. We both know what I meant
PP
The light at the end of the tunnel is probably a train coming towards you!!
The light at the end of the tunnel is probably a train coming towards you!!
