Hearing that an A4 Pacific was coming to Kings Cross I gave in to my inner trainspotter on Saturday and shot a little footage of this wonderful steam train.  The Sir Nigel Gresley was the 100th of its class named after the engineer who commissioned this timeless design that makes the Eurostar look ordinary.  In case Sir Nigel seems familiar the engine is a sister of the famous Mallard that hit 126mph on July 3, 1938 and Saturday’s run was to mark the anniversary.  Although the train is beautiful the amount of smoke and filth is extraordinary – it is hard to imagine what the area must have been like before the diesels came in.

Thanks to Stephan for the early morning coffee and the vantage point.  If you are reading this by email click here to see the film in YouTube or if you are on the website click below.