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GWR "Tram" engines.

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by olly5764, Feb 28, 2013.

  1. olly5764

    olly5764 Well-Known Member

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    The GWR placed simulated carridge bodies over a handful of 517, 850 and 2021 tanks, however I can't find any pictures of them (I think the book I had with pics of these in may be on loan to my dad) however, in order to prove to some of my mates that Olly isn't cracking up, could anyone on here supply a picture of one?
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    Jimc Part of the furniture

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    Russel's Pictorial record of GWR Engines has some. Vol 2 p 97. Try a library if all else fails. I hadn't heard of an 850: in my books 4 are listed, 2021 class 2120 & 2140 and 517s 533 and 833.
     
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    Mad altogether, I'd forgotten them.
     
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    very helpful, thanks Bramblewick!
     
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    Fascinating. Mad but fascinating.
     
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    Think ive seen a picture of of these being used on the Brentford Branch, IIRC.
     
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    I know one of them found use on the Bumble Hole line (Old hill to Blowers Green)
     
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