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KWVR Vintage Weekend Saturday 29th August 2026

Discussion in 'Photography' started by neildimmer, Aug 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I went over to the KWVR for the 1st day of the 3 day Vintage weekend.
    The vintage train consisted of 1054 Webb Coal Tank built 1888,
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    L&YR no. 47 Blackpool Club Car was built in 1912, 279 4 compartment First Built probably in 1880, L&YR 1507 6 Wheel 5 Compartment Third built c1882, E46157 (added because of the non appearance of the L&YR brake coach) and finally LNER saloon 21661, more famously known as the Old Gentleman’s Saloon in the Railway Children film, is arguably the oldest operational standard gauge passenger coach in the world and seats just 14 people
    75078 was on the buffet car service
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    There are photos of all the vintage coaches and lots more from the day starting here
    https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/Days-out/2026/August-2026/TRU/i-L5V5zTn

    Thanks
    Neil
     
    neildimmer, Aug 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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