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"Duchess of Hamilton" on a northbound special over the
Settle and Carlisle - seen firstly near Gargrave, then clearing
Ribblehead Viaduct, with Penyghent providing the scenic
backdrop. 19 October 1985 |
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A
frosty 3rd April 1986 at Leek Brook Junction, with a pair of 20s
on the Oakamoor sand train. The Churnet Valley steam line was
still then a long term aim for the preservationists. |
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left the empties to work down the branch, then later
photographed the loaded train - firstly at Cheddleton,
passing through the CVR station and heading away to the tunnel.
Leading locomotive is 20 002, the other is 20 044. |
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The
train would run around at Leek Brook Junction, before heading
back down the line to Stoke. It is seen here near Endon. |
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May
1986 - a remarkable double header, in the shape of 3717 City of
Truro and 6000 King George V, on a special heading north near
Stokesay, then southbound near All Stretton |
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Telford
branch lines, seen on 20 August 1986. The 31 is heading for the
MOD depot at Donnington. The line is now closed and lifted,
although there are plans for relaying to a new freight terminal
(wouldn't hindsight be a wonderful tool?)
The 20s are joining the
main line at Madeley Junction, having delivered their coal to
Ironbridge power station. The leading loco is 20 001. Still open
- but no more 20s. |
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August 1986 - a trip to the Worth Valley
Seen in action first is
Ivatt class 2MT no. 41241, leaving Keighley, then getting away
from Haworth.
Lastly, Midland 4F 43924 is
seen on the bank below Ingrow
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