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Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Chris86, Sep 1, 2013.

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  1. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4vxvv8y8o.amp

    Twizell and Malleable no. 5 gifted from Beamish to Tanfield.
     
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    Regards the claim it's the oldest working loco, Terrier Poplar/Bodiam/32670 on the Kent & East Sussex dates from 1872. Hoped to be back at work in the foreseeable future after bent rods are dealt with.
     
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    And Fenchurch, of course! In any case Dolgoch and Furness No 20 would beat both.

    The claim in the article is qualified:

    Twizell is thought to be the oldest working locomotive in Great Britain to be built by railway engineer Robert Stephenson's Newcastle firm.

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    So they are not claiming the oldest, but the oldest Robert Stephenson loco.

    Tom
     
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