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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 63601, Jun 9, 2012.

  1. 63601

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    Resident GCR Stanier Black 5 45305 'Alderman A E Draper' has safely returned to home metals at the Great Central Railway after previously operating on the mainline over last winter/spring.

    45305 will operate services trains at the Great Central Railway between Loughborough Central and Leicester North during this weekend, which is 1940's war time weekend.

    Please contact Loughborough booking office if you wish to know what services she will be operating. Telephone number is 01509 632323.

    Other locomotives expected to operate are Stanier 8F 48624 and Fowler 'Jinty' 47406.
     
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    Is she is still going to be based out of Carnforth during when the busy summer season comes around?
     
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    She was meant to be based at Crewe to help with RYTC's summer tours, dunno whether that's happening
     
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    Nigel mentioned that 6233, 60009(if ready) and 70013 shall be the 3 engines out of Crewe.
     
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