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2012 |
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24–25th March Spring Steam Gala | |||
The undoubted highlight of this year's SVR Spring Steam Gala was the visit of Garter Blue A4 4464 Bittern, which hauled the line's rack of Gresley teak coaches. A sight not seen for well over 60 years. The 'streak' was paired almost exclusively with the teaks throughout the weekend, and what a sight to behold. Another star attraction was also in blue, Caledonian Railway 812 Class. Visiting from its home on the Strathspey Railway, 828 had only been reassembled in the days leading up to the Gala after having its driving wheels retyred. I'm glad it made it, the 'Caley' looked delightful paired with the railway's LMS stock. Three other visitors also shared the limelight, they were Apple Green J72 Joem (from the North Yorkshire Moors), GNR liveried N2 1744 and LMS Jinty 47406 (both from the Great Central Railway). The remaining locos were drawn from the home fleet: GWR Small Prairie 4566, Large Prairie 5164, Manor 7812 Erlestoke Manor; LMS Stanier Mogul 42968, Ivatt 4MT 43106. |
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Loco: 4464 Bittern Location: Eardington |
Loco: 42968 Location: Eardington Bank |
Locos: 828 and 43106 Location: Eardington Bank |
Loco: 47406 Location: Eardington Bank |
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Loco: 7812 Erlestoke
Manor Location: Eardington Bank |
Loco: 4464 Bittern Location: Eardington Bank |
Loco: 1744 Location: Eardington Bank |
Loco: 43106 Location: Eardington Bank |
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Loco: 828 Location: Eardington Bank |
Locos: 7812 Erlestoke
Manor and 4566 Location: Foley Park |
Loco: 828 Location: Foley Park |
Loco: 828 Location: Foley Park |
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Loco: 4464 Bittern Location: Foley Park |
Loco: 4464 Bittern Location: Foley Park |
Loco: 5164 Location: Foley Park |
Loco: 47406 Location: Foley Park |
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