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Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by marsa69, Dec 30, 2014.

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    Theere is a great pic on your owne website: Our Rolling Stock - Telford Steam Railway

    and here Foleshill Railway: Railway enthusiasts on a platform watch Peckett 0-4-ST, Works No 1722, 'Rocket', steam by on 8th April 1972
     
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    Thank you to @William Fletcher and @5944 for your replies and photographs. It is much appreciated. We have since spoken to a member of the trust who saw Rocket every day at Courtaulds as a youngster. He remembers it being dark green (British Racing Green?) with red fames. It would be great if anyone has a photo, but we hope to have Rocket in that livery when she returns in 2026.
     
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    That's the livery in those pictures!
     
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    Thank you @Sidmouth for your photos and videos of our event. It was great to meet you and your sons.
     
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