I Love Steam Trains

Just the hiss of steam... the sound of the metal wheels pounding the rails... the sweet voice of the whistle...

when I die, I want my coffin to be taken away by rail.

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jimjim1969 · M

There is something about the stream trains. Kids don't seem to like them like we use to

FlyingScotsman4471 · 22-25, M

@jimjim1969

No... but I'm not that old and I'm in LOVE with them.

Especially UK locomotives.
LNER, LMS (favorite) and others.

jimjim1969 · M

What was the first train named, I use to know it, what year? It was British

FlyingScotsman4471 · 22-25, M

The first steam engine?

"Rocket"

Built by George Stephenson,early 1800's.

jimjim1969 · M

@FlyingScotsman4471

http://first-industrial-revolution.blogspot.com/2013/05/1829-steam-locomotive-rocket.html

FlyingScotsman4471 · 22-25, M

Wow..... thank you!

jimjim1969 · M

Found on u-tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jf4Qb7MQ8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFrr__TGPw