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Bluebell van is the ultimate ‘film prop’

Discuție în 'Steam Railway' creată de Thomas Bright, 7 Iul 2016.

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    The perfect period drama? Maunsell ‘U’ 2‑6‑0 No. 1638 at Holywell on April 22 2010, with ‘Van C’ No. 404 behind the tender. Credit to: JON BOWERS


    The Bluebell Railway plc has taken the major step of purchasing a Southern Railway parcels van - specifically to assist in the filming contracts for which the line is regularly used.

    Previously, a ‘Queen Mary’ brake van has been used to carry a generator when production crews are shooting scenes on a moving train - but the new ‘Van C’, No. 404, will provide a much more authentic appearance when marshalled in a passenger set.

    Previously owned by the Southern Coach Preservation Group, the van has recently been stored out of use at the Bluebell, but is now to receive a priority cosmetic restoration. It will again be painted in SR green, although the orange markings visible in the accompanying picture - which denoted the original provision of a stove - will be omitted.

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    Thomas Bright, 7 Iul 2016
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