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D4 almost ready for its 50th anniversary

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by railway, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. railway

    railway New Member

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    D4 is looking fantastic in Swanwick paint shop as it is put back into BR green.

    Pictures taken during a private visit on the 21st August:

    http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p60471430.html

    http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p60471423.html

    http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p60471428.html

    D4 will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the MRC over the weekend of 26th and 27th September.
     
    railway, Aug 24, 2009
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  2. SteamHawk216

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    Thanks for sharing these photos, railway. D4 is looking great. Although mainly a steam enthusiast, I have soft spots for Peaks, Whistlers, Hydraulics and Deltics.
    It seems hard to believe this locomotive is already fifty years old.
    Regards SteamHawk216.
     
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  3. Martin Perry

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    Looks superb - just goes to remind you what a crime it was that D1 was not claimed for the National Collection.
     
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    Alberta 45562 Part of the furniture

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    That is one lovely piece of kit!
     
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    That's a real credit to everyone who has worked on it, it looks superb, looking forward to riding behind it again.
     
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