Episode description
Have you ever wondered what goes into make a locomotive naming happen? Well, this is the story… following the process to name GB Railfreight 66312 Nigel Harris on November 4. From choosing the location, to negotiating timetable changes, casting the nameplate, moving the locomotive, to the final naming ceremony, we discover the logistical challenges behind a nameplate finally appearing on an engine.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro (01:33) Planning a locomotive naming (07:29) Timetabling (15:43) Choosing a location for the naming ceremony (17:57) Casting the locomotive nameplate (21:28) Naming day
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