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Bagnall 4-4-0 Sir George Newnes (WB2891 formerly Charles Wytock)

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by Felix Holt, Oct 28, 2017.

  1. sitimela43

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    Unfortunately that post was incorrect. In the 1970s the loco was moved from its plinth at the Tongaat head offices to a new site, as "gate guardian" for a new industrial estate being developed on Tongaat land. This site was called Prospecton so CW was given Prospecton nameplates, which she carried until she reached England. Prospecton is a large industrial area near to Durban, KZN. Also the WB works number is 2819, not 2891.
     

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    Sorry, I got it from message 121 in this thread.
     
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    I'm probably to blame for the wrong works number being used as I suggested its use in the title in post 135. However, in my defence I did get the information from: https://www.lynton-rail.org.uk/railway/rolling-stock/charleswytock
     
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    Thank you for the heads up, the relevant web page has now been amended to show the correct works number.
     
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    Surprised the opportunity was not taken to also update with details of the new name?
     
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    I expect that will happen when the 'new' loco actually comes into use
    Mike
     
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    Presumably after the official naming ceremony? Thats a guess by the way!
     
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    We could invite Sherlock Holmes to do that job!
     
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    I see the Teifi Valley Railway now has sister loco Sinembe.
    The L and B thread occasionally mentions Sir George Newnes.
    Any further update on getting the loco back in service?
     
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