This time on Branchline Banter, Ela and Jonny discuss the lockdown changes, new trains and devote a long time to discussing two iconic wartime locomotives.

Show Notes

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WW2, Q1 and Tanks!

The Q1

Austerity Tanks

SR Electrification – 447km of electrified tracks operated

Scotsman Large Logo BR Blue

First Steam Since Lockdown Began

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2020/05/first-steam-locomotive-since-lockdown-runs-at-the-great-central-railway.html

Travel Masks

Masks on the tube (more here)

Government Advice

Avanti and Transport For Wales Trains

Avanti

Transport for Wales

Credits

Branchline Banter is hosted by Eleanor and Jonny.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic (Track: Again)

Elevator Music – bensound.com

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