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"Walter Urwin", Vulcan shunter

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by 40106, Aug 9, 2022.

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    Does anyone have any updates, location etc of the above loco. Last I heard it was being cosmetically restored to be put on display at the old Vulcan loco works Newton le Willows.

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    Johann Marsbar, Aug 11, 2022
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    That photo, and presumably the accompanying text, is dated 2018. So I wouldn't take that as accurate now.
    Other sources confirm it as being at Chasewater in Jan 2022.
     
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    Thank you both for your replies. It does appear the loco still exists, but there is an issue with where it is to be finally located. I dont know who owns the loco, one story I heard was the purchase and restoration was grant funded.
     
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