Ceremony at Dumfries: Surprise at Carlisle: 13 07 24

Having filmed Tangmere from every conceivable angle in recent weeks, I had intended to give her visit today a miss. The new Heritage Railway Centre was being formally opened at Dumfries station - after attending the ceremony I was going to head home but a last minute change of plan led to a welcome surprise!

[@Daveonthelevel]

Brilliant to watch. Thanks Tim.

[@schoolshorts]

@@Daveonthelevel You're very welcome. Thank you.

[@tattoo1084]

Nicely filmed once again. Nice to see the heritage centre and a change of loco.👍👍

[@schoolshorts]

Thanks David - a welcome change indeed.

[@Barbarapape]

A Black 5 is far better than a spam can. Tangmere has ran non-stop for far too long, little wonder that it has failed. Thanks for covering this ceremony.

[@schoolshorts]

@@Barbarapape Thank you - I'd prefer a Black Five any day but we have to take whatever turns up. I'm sure they'll have Tangmere back on her feet - or wheels - before long!

[@BIGV710]

nice to hear you got your voice back tim

[@schoolshorts]

@@BIGV710 Thank you. A voice-over is much easier for me than having to do scrolling text so let's hope there's no recurrence.

[@user-ut5hx3cn2q]

I can’t believe all this happened just yesterday

[@schoolshorts]

@@user-ut5hx3cn2q - - - but it did!!!

[@unionofsouthafricasuperfan6333]

Would of been there if Blue Peter wasnt on the ECML

[@schoolshorts]

Ah well - we can't be in two places at once! I'm sure you enjoyed Blue Peter.

[@CDMTransport]

​@@schoolshortsI could, saw this at Penrith and Carlisle before making it back to York before Blue Peter arrived. Just!

[@schoolshorts]

@@CDMTransport Well done you!