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Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Midland Railway 1641 0-4-4 tank
Typical of the branch line locos that served the early KWVR
One of my favourite locos types. The last to be (officially) withdrawn from service was the one on the S & D. That engine was scrapped at Gorton. The last of the class to be dismantled though, was 58065.
One of my favourite locos types. The last to be (officially) withdrawn from service was the one on the S & D. That engine was scrapped at Gorton. The last of the class to be dismantled though, was 58065.
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