One for the train buffs.

[Gibbo2286]

Probably is, the B&O has a website here where you might find the answer.:
https://www.borail.org/

[myglaren]

Bang & Olufsen make locomotives?

[Hell Razor5543]

Bang & Olufsen make locomotives?

If they did their sound reproduction would be truly magnificent.

[CitroJim]

On the subject of locomotives that sound good, my choice is equally split between a Class 55 Deltic and a Class 52 Maybach engined Hydraulic Western

Both are best appreciated going full-tilt with at least 12 on the back and with both engines running

Music to my ears!

[NewcastleFalcon]

Not much to write home about on this East Coast Mainline Signal box....

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[CitroJim]

Where's that one Neil? Looks like it's been modified to reduce its window area...

[NewcastleFalcon]

Where's that one Neil? Looks like it's been modified to reduce its window area...

Simple answer is Alnmouth Jim

Picture 2 just to the right of the amber signal has the nameplate on the signal box in relatively plain sight

Did a bit of train spotting while photographing the scenery, busy enough with through trains on the East Coast Main Line, only one stopping train heading North for Berwick, Dunbar and Edinburgh Waverley. The station will be re-linked once more with a restored line to Alnwick, and the station on the name boards is called Alnmouth for Alnwick.
The restored line needs a few administrative hurdles to overcome to connect at the EC Mainline end, and no doubt some expensive building works.

Some attractive enough liveries for the trainspotting, but unsurprisingly modern train design has eventually morphed into locos/trains of similar shape for aerodynamic efficiency.

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[CitroJim]

Looking quickly at the blue train in the picture it looks almost as if it has the Peugeot logo on the front of it! Maybe my brain, still being a bit glucose-deficient, is playing tricks on me...

[NewcastleFalcon]

Looking quickly at the blue train in the picture it looks almost as if it has the Peugeot logo on the front of it! Maybe my brain, still being a bit glucose-deficient, is playing tricks on me...

That's a Hitachi AT300 Class 802 (802205) Nova 1 Bi-Mode Multiple Unit, and the Logo is TransPennine Express which since May 2023 has been operated by Dft OLR Holdings following the former Train Operating Company First Group TransPennine Express contract not being renewed.

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[CitroJim]

I've ridden in a similar GWR version of one of those Neil, The Class 801... During Covid and it was near empty - luxury!

My abiding memory is when it switched from running from electric to diesel the carriage I was in reeked of combusted diesel... I'm not sure this is a trait or I was just unlucky?

I'd still rather ride in an HST and on the way back I did just that

[Rp0thejester]

Is that the same model that LNER use? My brain is glucose/alcohol deficient at the moment so.....

[CitroJim]

Is that the same model that LNER use? My brain is glucose/alcohol deficient at the moment so.....

I know the feeling so well Ryan!

Yes, it is, more or less, with a few detail differences. They call them the Azuma...

Trains are getting like cars now - they all look much the same...

[NewcastleFalcon]

Has to be done...

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Even got into the inner sanctum

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[CitroJim]

Lovely Hoping we may get a chance to see that one next week

[NewcastleFalcon]

Signal Box Shed before windows, roof covering, white paint, black paint, orange paint name sign still plenty to amuse me.

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