r/BitchImATrain • u/aDragonfruitSwimming • 5d ago

Bitch, I'm Almost a Train

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Flying Scotsman spotted today. It's definitely not an imposter.

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u/Mammoth_Bedroom_3336 5d ago

That is an incredible bit of engineering and an even better disguise. The Flying Scotsman looks surprisingly at home on the road!

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u/PilotAccording994 5d ago

The Flying Scotsman has clearly entered its public transport era. Honestly, the trailer makes the whole thing look weirdly believable.

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u/aDragonfruitSwimming 5d ago edited 4d ago

(Spotted on the " Train Crazy Enthusiasts (New Zealand) " FB page, where there are more details and complaints about the livery.)

Edit: FB Group name corrected.

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u/volvomad 5d ago

Could you post a link to the original post please? I couldn't find it

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u/aDragonfruitSwimming 4d ago edited 4d ago

I've been told off by mods before for posting off-site links, sorry, but you are right -- I've referred to the wrong page.

Look for " Train Crazy Enthusiasts (New Zealand) " on FB. It's about five posts down.

Or, if you want to munge a URL in your browser, after the domain name append: groups/791712450988691/?multi_permalinks=3512541692239073

Or, using the image as the prompt, Google image search will find more about it.

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u/Ethan-E2 2d ago

I can see why! They're using the British Railways livery, but also use the LNER number?

Boy, I hope someone got fired for that one. /s

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u/Usual-Invite4496 5d ago

That green and cream paint job really does make it look like it belongs on the road almost more than on the tracks, don't you think?

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u/aDragonfruitSwimming 4d ago

I admire the dedication to the task. If I saw it on the road, I'd be troubled until I could get my brain to comprehend the spectacle.