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GCR Black 5 No 45491

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Flying Phil, Aug 16, 2021.

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  1. Flying Phil

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    There is a difference though as Boscastle was the first Main Line locomotive to be put on the preserved GCR in 1973, so it was a big demonstration of faith that the GCR itself did have a future. True it did then take 34039 another 20 years to steam and haul trains on the GCR.
    I was surprised to read about 45491 though, but 45305 is now firmly under the 5305 association's ownership so we do have a Black 5 on the GCR.
     
    Flying Phil, Jul 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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