New steam train's maiden journey

Published: 9 February 2009 y., Monday

Train enthusiasts wait expectantly for a glimpse of 'Tornado', the first steam locomotive to be built in Britain for nearly 50 years. The train set off from Darlington station in northern England on Saturday morning, making the six-hour journey to London's Kings Cross.

Šaltinis: Reuters
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