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D7629 arrives at Wirksworth

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by Spirax, Oct 14, 2015.

  1. Spirax

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    D7629 arrived at the Eccelsbourne Valley Railway's Wirksworth station this afternoon from the GCR(N), the locomotive has been welcomed by many at the railway and special thanks should be given to its owner Mark Fowler; :) . The Rat will be operating passenger services during the 2016 season!

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    A Rat in Derbyshire! Couldnt be more appropriate. :)
     
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    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Though D7629 was a Beyer Peacock built one.
     
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    And a superior build to those built at Derby by all accounts ! :)
     
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    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Just thought it might be of interest.
     
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    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    These Rats are appropriate anywhere. They fit in well with branch lines; I'd just love to see one based at Bodmin coupled to some china clay trucks, just like in the 70s.

    John
     
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    I saw a Type 2 heading west on the A38 west of Exeter last Tuesday - where was that bound for?
     
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