87001 - Blue Machine
1st January 2004

Always a popular engine, 87001's "celebrity" status was assured when it was repainted into "proper" colours in May 03. For two weeks the loco ran in a quality unnamed state with central BR arrow before being renamed "Stephenson" after 26 years as "Royal Scot". Its "real" colours made it a favourite with both photters and bashers alike during the last year or so prior to being donated to the NRM York where it was put on display having arrived under its own power, what a waste...


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87001 pushes the 1325 Euston-Preston through a summer monsoon at Old Linslade, 120804
87001 pushes the 1325 Euston-Preston through a summer monsoon at Old Linslade, 120804
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87001 arrives at the Keynes with the 0518 Lancaster-Euston on 140804
87001 arrives at the Keynes with the 0518 Lancaster-Euston on 140804
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87001 after working the 1722 Euston-Northampton cobbler 210205
87001 after working the 1722 Euston-Northampton cobbler 210205
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87001 takes an up service through a deserted Cheddington on 231104
87001 takes an up service through a deserted Cheddington on 231104
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Renamed 87001 heads south from Crewe to WN after its naming on the Monday, Friday 060603
Renamed 87001 heads south from Crewe to WN after its naming on the Monday, Friday 060603
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Due to desperate Pendo shortages, Anglia MkIIs were hired in from 050804. The next day saw 001 captured heading the 1419 x Wolves through Leighton. A Virgin DVT and buffet completed the set. What no plastic?
Due to desperate Pendo shortages, Anglia MkIIs were hired in from 050804. The next day saw 001 captured heading the 1419 x Wolves through Leighton. A Virgin DVT and buffet completed the set. What no plastic?
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87001 backs onto the 1540 Wolves at Euston, relieving 47826 of the diagram.
87001 backs onto the 1540 Wolves at Euston, relieving 47826 of the diagram.
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As "Royal Scot" 87001 takes the 1800 Euston-Liverpool through Old Linslade
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Another day out of use for
Another day out of use for "poorly" 87001 on Euston SP, 181204
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87001 leaves Nuneaton with the 1432 Liverpool-Euston on 200903
87001 leaves Nuneaton with the 1432 Liverpool-Euston on 200903
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87001 moves off Crewe HS to work the 0920 Holyhead-Euston forward on 210804
87001 moves off Crewe HS to work the 0920 Holyhead-Euston forward on 210804
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In shortlived quality unnamed condition with centre BR arrow, she hurries the 1515 Euston-Birmingham north through Old Linslade
In shortlived quality unnamed condition with centre BR arrow, she hurries the 1515 Euston-Birmingham north through Old Linslade
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87001 takes an up service under the lovely new gantry at Old Linslade, 240703.
87001 takes an up service under the lovely new gantry at Old Linslade, 240703.
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87001 heads north with a cobbler set on G01, 0710ish Euston-Birmingham 220205
87001 heads north with a cobbler set on G01, 0710ish Euston-Birmingham 220205
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Back, well, almost is 001. After two proving ECS runs to Northampton, 87001 waits at Euston backing out roads with stock for the 1822 Northampton 130505. However it was on the wrong end, 90022 being on the north end!
Back, well, almost is 001. After two proving ECS runs to Northampton, 87001 waits at Euston backing out roads with stock for the 1822 Northampton 130505. However it was on the wrong end, 90022 being on the north end!
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87001 at Int'l with an afternoon up service 080901
87001 at Int'l with an afternoon up service 080901
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87001 on a rare venture away from Willesden, well almost! Spare at Rugby 260305
87001 on a rare venture away from Willesden, well almost! Spare at Rugby 260305
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87001 on the 1310 Euston-Brum at Leighton 060405. Wow, a proper livery!
87001 on the 1310 Euston-Brum at Leighton 060405. Wow, a proper livery!
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87001 makes a surprise appearance on G00 280505. It is seen here during the Rugby photostop as I checked i was awake
87001 makes a surprise appearance on G00 280505. It is seen here during the Rugby photostop as I checked i was awake
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Seen during G00s 20 minute photo stop at Rugby, 87001 waits time heading for Wolves. A Nuneaton bail for an Asda breakfast would be the next move prior to having 87004 back south, 280505
Seen during G00s 20 minute photo stop at Rugby, 87001 waits time heading for Wolves. A Nuneaton bail for an Asda breakfast would be the next move prior to having 87004 back south, 280505
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57308 leads 86213, 87001 and 87002 at Old Linslade with a Willseden-Crewe Open Day convoy 090905
57308 leads 86213, 87001 and 87002 at Old Linslade with a Willseden-Crewe Open Day convoy 090905
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87001 at Carlisle whilst working the 0830 Euston-Glasgow on 161103. What price to do it again.....!!
87001 at Carlisle whilst working the 0830 Euston-Glasgow on 161103. What price to do it again.....!!
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001 in the NRM 171107
001 in the NRM 171107
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87001 keeps 1023 company inside a tent at the NRM 220407
87001 keeps 1023 company inside a tent at the NRM 220407
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