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« on: December 17, 2012, 18:56:14 »
A video news item from the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page):

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A steam train built more than 100 years ago took to London's Underground system at the weekend.

Transport for London is operating a service on 13 January to commemorate 150 years since the first London Tube journey.

A test run took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in preparation for the 300 passengers who applied for tickets through a ballot.

Peter Hendy of Transport for London, Sam Mullins of London Transport Museum and train driver Jeffrey Phelps feature in this report by BBC London's Sonja Jessup.
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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2012, 19:20:35 »
I think this might be a second trial run as something at the back of my mind tells me that an engine from the Bodmin & Wenford went up there earlier this year, ~I'll try and dig more info out on that
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« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2012, 19:46:40 »
30587 was used on test in Febuary, Assuming Feb as this was uploaded to you tube 26/2/12.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i33KnnY6e24&feature=youtu.be
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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2012, 19:59:14 »
Thanks, I didn't think I dreamt it!!
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