1369

In 1969 or 70 I visited Buckfastleigh and saw 1369 painted in BR blue with a double arrow symbol. (DIY job). I cant find my photo, does anyone else have one?

 

I remember seeing a photo in a 1970s book about preserved locos or lines by (I think) H.C. Casserley. What was the motivation brhind this livery? It looked a bit odd.

 

Thank God...I thouight I was losing it totally.... an undercoat I would guess with some wag adding the double arrow/

 

I was at Buckfastleigh yesturday and saw a Pannier in the workshops, could some kind soul please tell me if was 1369 or 6412 ?.

 

6412 most likely 1369 is still in service!

 

1369 is currently at the Avon Valley Railway for their gala with 45379

 

2 Panniers currently under overhaul at Buckfastleigh works.
Firstly the major restoration of 6412 ongoing since its purchase from WSRA, and more recently the stipdown of 5786 is progressing since boiler ticket expiry at the end of September.
Small prairie 5542 is also on site where its overhaul will progress alongside 5786 they have a basically the same amount of work involved with similar timescales planned.

 

1369 will be in service at the Avon Valley Rly, Bristol on Sunday, 9th October. <BJ>