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One of the more unknown locomotive classes is this '1500 class' Pannier tank locomotive numer 1501. While the GWR Pannier tank locomotives are very well known and were built in very large numbers, this different viariant has a strange story. Built áfter the nationalisation of the Railways, thus by BR, the small numer of engines built and the non-standard disign (for example the outside cylinders!) were far from the BR policy in those days to built as little types and as many locos of one standard design as possible. Thanks to a second life with the National Coal Board, this 1501 is the sole survivor of the 10. Here this loco in far too pristine condition is hauling the lunchtime special from Bridgnorth back to Kidderminster, near Eardington. We lost a coule of hours (and a nice shot of the Manor with a perfect and historically correct rake) here as a result of searching for a location further south, and ending up at the place we started...
SVR. 24.3.2012. Ex NER 'J72' Class 0-6-0 No 69023 'Joem' backs into the station at Highley during the Severn Valley Railway's Spring gala.
"Let me come with you - I can see, I can see perfectly..."
Leica M3, CV 50mm, Color Skopar. Kodak Tri-x rated at 200 ISO.
(Yes, of course it's in sepia - did you expect me to pass up the chance!)
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33108 tails the diesel footplate experience service from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster at Waterworks Crossing 10.5.2017
Sir Keith Park about to depart with the first train of this years autum Gala. 42968 awaits its turn, after taking on water.