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Rother Valley Railway

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by nine elms fan, Nov 4, 2012.

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  1. ghost

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    I think I recall seeing that Rhyl and Dolobran are/were for sale
     
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    Dolobran is, as I understand it, still at GCRN, has been up for sale for a while, but is still being worked on (although whether seriously worked on, or just being reassembled to make eventual removal easier, is unclear to me).
    Rhyl, along with another MW loco, were moved offsite by their owner a couple of years back, and both of those are undergoing restoration at their new (private) site(s).

    Charwelton remains the only one of these I've ever had a ride behind... lovely loco, it will be good to see it back.
     
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    Absolutely. It's totally right for the railway, and personally I'd love to see it one day carrying the old KESR blue livery, standing at the head of a train of 4-wheelers, even if the name isn't one from Greek mythology!
     
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    I always fancied the Norwegian being named 'ROTHER' :)
     
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    "Arthur" is one that I regret moving on, as I worked for 14 years not far from its old stamping ground at Kent Cement Works, at Stone. It would be interesting to try to compile a list of motive power no longer on the K&ESR - fairly straightforward for steam locos but small diesel shunters seemed to come and go with some rapidity at one time.
    Incidentally, the two USAs "Wainwright" and "Maunsell" arrived at about the same time. They are both still around, although I don't think they've ever both worked at the same time.
     
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