Roger Salter Roger Winnen
Mike Roach
Bradford on Avon
Guy Vincent
Picture of 45212 approaching Bradford-on-Avon, possibly the first time this particular loco has ventured this way.
Regards Guy Vincent Many thanks Guy
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Architecture and Trains at Plymouth Roger Salter Roger Winnen Laira 1984 Mike Roach Timothy Stathen kindly wrote in to point out a couple of errors in the previous caption to this fine picture taken by Mike Roach in February 1984. Many thanks to Timothy, KJ's error not Mikes! Although previously in the Laire section it is well worth repeating a memory. Greenland Mill Bradford on Avon Guy Vincent A rare sight today (Thur 30th) with the appearance on the Railway Touring Co's Poole-Bath-Bristol 'Bath Christmas Market' day excursion of recently overhauled and mainline certified LMS Black 5 no 45212. This loco was built by Armstrong-Whitworth in 1935 and remained in service until August 1968 when it was withdrawn from Lostock Hall shed. It was then sold direct from service to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and has since worked both there and on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. A full overhaul to main line standards was recently completed by Ian Riley Engineering at Bury, Lancs and the loco is now able to fully 'stretch it's rods' again after almost 50 years in preservation. Picture of 45212 approaching Bradford-on-Avon, possibly the first time this particular loco has ventured this way. Regards Guy Vincent Many thanks Guy Bodmin and Yeovil
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