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« on: February 14, 2016, 16:01:36 »
I have seen some nice pics of Tornado posted on Facebook today (I think) ..must have been a nice sight heading west  at speed.

I know some of you live near the line - did you see it go past?
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« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2016, 16:49:04 »
Was I the only one who misread this at first?  Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2016, 16:50:55 »
Quote from: tomL on February 14, 2016, 16:49:04
Was I the only one who misread this at first?  Roll Eyes Grin

Lol! I don't want to ruin the amusement factor so will leave it as is!
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« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2016, 17:43:46 »
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U59859/2016/02/14/advanced
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2016, 17:47:02 »
Quote from: Rob on the hill on February 14, 2016, 17:43:46
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U59859/2016/02/14/advanced

Thanks for posting ROTH
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2016, 18:45:18 »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0sfSyKe5Do

Here's my version of it, was hoping to film it coming down the flyover but having 2 kids in tow made me late and this was the best I could manage
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2016, 18:47:56 »
Quote from: Adelante_CCT on February 14, 2016, 18:45:18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0sfSyKe5Do

Here's my version of it, was hoping to film it coming down the flyover but having 2 kids in tow made me late and this was the best I could manage

What a sight - thanks for sharing
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2016, 18:54:05 »
It's good to see her going well thank you for putting it up for us to see.
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2016, 19:33:13 »
Yes I saw it.....busiest I've seen Taplow station on a Sunday for years! Was passing by and asked a chap what was going on and he explained.
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