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Eastern Valleys Railway

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Tim Light, Dec 6, 2019.

  1. Tim Light

    Tim Light Well-Known Member

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    According to my notes, GWR 5643 left Barry scrapyard in November 1971 for the Eastern Valleys Railway. Then in 1972 it moved on to Carnforth.

    Does anyone know about the Eastern Valleys Railway scheme, where it was based, what their objectives were, and if they ever ran any trains?

    Thanks ....
     
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    According to the Barry List 5643 left Barry for the Eastern Valleys scheme (based in Cwmbran) in Sept 1971. When the project failed it went to Carnforth.
    Ray.
     
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    Thanks Ray. Cwmbran. South Wales seems to have had its fair share of failed preservation schemes.
     
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    a loco was actually delivered there 5643 there is a picture in the topline magazine of it produced by the Pontypooland blaenavon railway.
     
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