Sir Nigel Gresley needs no introduction. I visited Pickering in the summer of 2012 and visited the church, the castle and the station. The station with the historic feel of my childhood needs revisiting. What a magnificent engine - power and the majesty of the engine together with the ambience makes for something special. Here are the photos - but for once no substitute for the real thing.
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| On the platform of Pickering station |
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| Sir Nigel Gresley coming in to the station pulling a special |
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| Close up of the front of the engine |
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| One of the original carriages |
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| The British Rail Logo |
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| This is seriously impressive, the heat was just emanating from this big wheel |
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| Sir Nigel Gresley was the worlds fastest steam locomotive at one time This was succeeded by Mallard |
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| Close up of the valve gear |
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| Close up of this majestic engine |
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| Another close up |
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| I like this shot! I don't know why? |
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| ID Plate |
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| This is really large, and hot, and smelly and wonderful! |
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| Inside of cab complete with brew-cans for the driver and fireman |
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| Close up of guages |
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| Sir Nigel Gresley reversing back to the back of the train |
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| Inside a carriage |
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| Ready to be coupled to the coaches |
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| Showing the lights |
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| Right above the bogies |
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| Reattaching the lights at the rear |
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| Close up of the valve gear |
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| Speedo! |
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| To be attached to the rear of the train |
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| Close up |
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| The Brake! The last shot! |
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