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Three steam engines being repatriated from the USA

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by Robin Jones, Mar 26, 2012.

  1. Robin Jones

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    Three British steam locomotives are being repatriated from the United States and will arrive in the UK in Britain.
    For more details visit The complete steam news magazine Heritage Railway Magazine
     
    Robin Jones, Mar 26, 2012
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    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Thats good - how many are left there after the return of this batch?
     
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    Two threads merged.

    Richard
     
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    Nesta, Michael, King of the Scarlets, the remains of Gertrude and Cegin are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
     
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    Just need Bressingham to put Gwynedd back into working order - then we can reunite the three sisters in steam for the first time in 60 years. :)
     
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    So does anyone know when Winifred will be at Bala ?

    It will be a nice treat for the summer :)
     
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    When it gets there. Got to get loaded, shipped and clear customs yet...

    Yes, agreed, it will be lovely to see it once it's back
     
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    Sad as I am that none of the aforementioned will be in my garage for me to restore and take care of! ! ! ! I think it is fantastic news that they are on the way home and I am very pleased that they will be able to be seen around the UK once again.

    lets hope in time that a Penrhyn reunion can be arranged, there is a really nice collection of loco's to visit now.

    I find the Avonsides and Barclays really nice looking loco's, somewhat ideal for the smaller railways I would think, with weather protection and reasonably sized and I hope that Winifred can be kept as original as possible too.

    It would be nice to see Marchlyn and Ogwen together again too!

    I would like to offer my many congratulations to all those involved in bringing them back, superb news.

    Best wishes to all,

    Rich.
     
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    Will definately be on display during the gala 11th and 12th August


     
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    There's a good selection of photos of Winifred's unloading, taken by Richard Jones, here.
     
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