40 - Scarborough Review, April - Issue 32
PHOTO SPECIAL!
THE FIRST EVER STEAM TRAIN AT SCARBOROUGH’S NORTH BAY RAILWAY WAS LAUNCHED IN FRONT OF A PACKED CROWD AND SCARBOROUGH REVIEW EDITOR PETE SPENCE WAS ON HAND TO CAPTURE ALL THE ACTION.
Georgina on track to be a huge North Bay hit Words & pictures by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
IT was full steam ahead at Scarborough's North Bay Railway when their first ever steam locomotive Georgina was unveiled and made her maiden trip. The engine has been built here in Scarborough by the North Bay Railway Engineering Company and is the first of its kind in the country. North Bay Railway Managing Director David Humphries said: “What a day this is. To be able to stand here before you with our first ever steam engine here at the North Bay Railway is unbelievable. “We are very proud to introduce you to Georgina who has been based on a model from an Indian steam locomotive from 1904. “We have done everything to replicate that engine and we are delighted with the results. I would like to thank everyone who has worked on getting us to this moment.”
Georgina was the chosen name for the new steam engine because of a very specific reason. David added: “Georgina is actually the middle name of our chief engineer who worked on the train so it seemed fitting to name her that. “We can't wait for everyone to come along and enjoy their trips with Georgina and it is a wonderful occasion to finally see her on the tracks.” Train driver Steve Johnson added: “This is very exciting for us all as we have only ever had diesel engines. It is completely different and I have had to undergo lots of training to master the steam engine controls but it is definitely worth it. “We can't wait to get going and show what Georgina has to offer.” n To order prints of these or any photos taken by Pete Spence in the Scarborough Review please email: pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk or ring 07815290457. All prints provided by Infocus Photographic.
Georgina sets off her first ever journey
The Mayor of Scarborough Cllr Tom Fox
BBC Look North’s Harry Gration gets prepared
Harry Gration lets the champagne go
Radio Scarborough’s Mark Sinclair (left) chats to North Bay Railway Managing Director David Humphries
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Callum Darraugh shows Harry how to handle Georgina
Train drivers Steve Johnson (left) and Callum Darraugh
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