FAILED PRESERVATION...
WD 2-10-0 600 'Gordon' at Longmoor in August 1969.
One of the preservation story's that didn't work out. I seem to recall that there was a lot of opposition from very wealthy and powerful local residents wanting to keep their 'bit of heaven' to themselves. In any case only part of the line was on offer and this would have given a significant limit on developments. .
I would have been 14 when this was taken by an unknown photographer. Part of the Tom Derrington Collection.
Gordon can now be found in the Engine House at Highley on the SVR. I understand that it is a very hungry loco for coal and in this anti-smoking era would not be considered for restoration.
FAILED PRESERVATION...
WD 2-10-0 600 'Gordon' at Longmoor in August 1969.
One of the preservation story's that didn't work out. I seem to recall that there was a lot of opposition from very wealthy and powerful local residents wanting to keep their 'bit of heaven' to themselves. In any case only part of the line was on offer and this would have given a significant limit on developments. .
I would have been 14 when this was taken by an unknown photographer. Part of the Tom Derrington Collection.
Gordon can now be found in the Engine House at Highley on the SVR. I understand that it is a very hungry loco for coal and in this anti-smoking era would not be considered for restoration.