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Discussie in 'Everything Else Heritage' gestart door tor-cyan, 30 apr 2021.

  1. tor-cyan

    tor-cyan Well-Known Member

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    Although not a major Loco building center, Brush works in loughborough did produce some Iconic Locos. but no more. It has been announced that the site is to close by the end of the year with the loss of 300 jobs
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-56851006

    Colin
     
    tor-cyan, 30 apr 2021
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  2. 60017

    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Sad news. As a young spotter I remember seeing this picture in one of the mags and being totally impressed with the shape of the 'Brush Type 4' and of course, that gorgeous livery!
    http://www.class47.co.uk/c47_zoom_v2.php?img=0830050033210
     
    60017, 30 apr 2021
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    D1002 vindt dit leuk.
  3. D1002

    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

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    My favourite was “Kestrel".
    Shame they never went into production.

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    D1002, 30 apr 2021
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    pete2hogs en goldfish vinden dit leuk.
  4. Ploughman

    Ploughman Part of the furniture

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    Is there any merit in acquiring the part of the works adjacent to the railway for use as an engineering centre?
     
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  5. 35B

    35B Nat Pres stalwart

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    I believe other businesses with the Brush name will remain on site.
     
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