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Collett rebuilds of Churchward Star class 5083-5092. c1937-1940

Discussion in 'Photography' started by neildimmer, Jun 18, 2017.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Between 1937 and 1940 a further twelve members of the 'Abbey series' of the Star class (Nos. 4061-72) were rebuilt as Castles, They were allocated new numbers 5083 to 5092 but retained their original names and were withdrawn between 1958 and 1964
    5083 Bath Abbey
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    5084 Reading Abbey


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    5085 Evesham Abbey

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    5086 Viscount Horne








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    5086 Viscount Horne

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    5087 Tintern Abbey





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    5089 Westminster Abbey



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    5090 Neath Abbey




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    5091 Cleeve Abbey



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    5092 Tresco Abbey

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  2. neildimmer

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    Next collection of Castles features 5058-5067 built in 1937



    5060 Earl of Berkeley North Road 13th August 1938



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    5060 Earl of Berkeley North Road 13th August 1938

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    5058 Earl of Clancarty Dawlish Warren c1938 & c1960


    Note the shop in front of the loco on the right, in both photos 22 years apart, just a different name on the roof


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    5059 Earl St. Aldwyn
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    5063 Earl Baldwin

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    5064 Bishops Castle


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    5065 Newport Castle



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