@@caerphillycastle aswell as major repairs recently as it suffered a catastrophic failure of it's right side crosshead while working a railtour last August, 22nd August 2023 to be exact. The crosshead snapped in two and damaged the front right side cylinder cover aswell as other amounts of severe damage.
What a great day that was Ger, I remember it as though it was yesterday.
I was just under 2 years old when this tour took place.
Britannia sounds as if she's well overdue for an overhaul! By sight & sound Britannia seemed to be struggling and showing her age....
It was almost 25 years ago & my sound recording isnt brilliant, The Brit has had two overhauls since then
@@caerphillycastle aswell as major repairs recently as it suffered a catastrophic failure of it's right side crosshead while working a railtour last August, 22nd August 2023 to be exact. The crosshead snapped in two and damaged the front right side cylinder cover aswell as other amounts of severe damage.
@@MasterMoylethanks for the info
That sound from 7325 is not something you like to hear.
Yes I agree