Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Flying Scotsman passing through early tomorrow morning

Quick reminder for those about early in the morning (and in my case - those with young children!). The Flying Scotsman will be making it's first proper journey since being refitted tomorrow morning. It will leave Kings Cross at 7.40am and head up through Harringay Green Lanes and Ally Pally on its way to York. Keep your eyes open if you're up.

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Permalink Reply by Gordon T on February 24, 2016 at 20:36

Umm, *cough* Harringay station, not Harringay Green Lanes station, sorry, and thanks for posting the alert on the general forum for wider coverage.

More info on the Steam Train Watchers group area here - worth adding yourself as a member to get updates when anything new is posted.

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Permalink Reply by doug on February 24, 2016 at 20:39

Sorry - yes, not sure why I put Green Lanes! Wasn't aware of group, will add my name so can keep my *cough* young son informed!

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Permalink Reply by matt on February 24, 2016 at 21:50

Yes, wider forum post always good. Not everyone chooses to follow groups. Caught your comment this afternoon Gordon by chance. Thank you for the info.

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Permalink Reply by Gordon T on February 24, 2016 at 22:20

Further publicised on 'The One Show' tonight - and they gave a riff at the end:

"Behind the barriers, not on the track[side], you know the drill".

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Permalink Reply by John D on February 25, 2016 at 9:34

According to the BBC website, the Scotsman was halted for 5 minutes because of spotters spilling onto the tracks ( not in Harringay, further on ). Also affected all regular trains sharing the same line. Hope it doesn't make things difficult for the steam operators in future.

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Permalink Reply by Gordon T on February 25, 2016 at 10:13

"Hope it doesn't make things difficult for the steam operators in future."

Well said: I remonstrated yesterday with locals who moved to the bottom of the platform ramp at Harringay, well past the 'do not pass this point' sign (Flying Scotman running from York to London light engine), about that exact issue.....