Sir Nigel Gresley at Marylebone 1985/1986?

[778]

One of my very earliest memories of railways was when my dad took me to see Sir Nigel Gresley at Marlyebone in 1985 (or it could have been 1986)? I don't think it was there for a railtour but it was only hauling trains between the station and the tunnel. I think I did about 2 or 3 three trips to the tunnel and back and went on the footplate.

What was the reason the loco was at the station? I have done some internet searches and the loco did haul some railtours in 1985 from Marylebone to Stratford upon Avon but I cannot find anything about the trips to the tunnel and back.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

12th January 1985 was the first railtour into Marylebone with Sir Nigel Gresley, so that tallies with your memory of the dates. Below is my attempt at a special effects picture of the arrival - my intention was to focus sharply on the nameplate with a panning motion so that the name would be clear within a symmetrical blur of colour. I very nearly got it right... pressed the button just a moment too soon...

"To the tunnel and back" - could that be a memory of a release move and shunt to the depot? I don't recall hearing of any actual experience trips matching that description.

 

[AJM580]

21 Jan 1985 , 4498 was at Marylebone in connection with the release of special stamps commemorating Great British trains.