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1466 - GWS first loco

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Lord Belborough, Sep 28, 2024.

  1. Lord Belborough

    Lord Belborough New Member

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    It's taken a lot longer than originally planned but a fire has been lit in 1466's boiler under going overhaul at the WSR. Hopefully the loco will be back in steam at Didcot in the not too distant future.
     
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    Quite a long time since it was on the quay at Totnes!
     
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    And 54 years since running on the Wallingford line just before BR banned steam from the mainline...

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    Taken by a rather young Steve B on a Brownie 127! Taken at Cholsey and Moulsford (as it was then).
     
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    1466 arrived at Didcot West yard on Friday. Hopefully it's moving to DRC today.

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