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37143

37143 being retrieved at Marine Colliery, Ebbw Vale on Aug 4 1975...the derailment caused by a shunting error had occurred on Jan 29 and after failed attempts to remove the loco it was achieved by dragging the 37 up a special ramp. Two 400 ton trains acting as anchors for the winch were required which can be seen in the background..one of the locos looks like 1200 Falcon..BR official photo.

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Uploaded on June 16, 2014
Taken on August 4, 1975