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GCR Robinson improved director 4-4-0 photos

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    Hi All

    I have added 5 new photos of GCR Robinson Class D11 (GCR Class 11F) 'Improved Directors' 4-4-0 Locomotives
    62672 Baron of Bradwardine
    http://www.steamlocomotives.photos.gb.net/p62405068.html
    62677 Edie Ochiltree
    http://www.steamlocomotives.photos.gb.net/p62405065.html
    62679 Lord Glenallan
    http://www.steamlocomotives.photos.gb.net/p62405067.html
    62690 The Lady of the Lake
    http://www.steamlocomotives.photos.gb.net/p62405069.html
    62691 Laird of Balmawhapple
    http://www.steamlocomotives.photos.gb.net/p62405066.html

    Neil
     
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    These are the post-grouping ones with lower chimney and dome to fit the Scottish loading gauge.

    Of the original 10 GC built ones, 9 got modified longer travel valve gear. Guess which one of the 10 got preserved?
     
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    62681 Captain Craigenfelt

    Hi All

    I have added another photo of one of the Robinson "Scottish" Directors
    (6)2681 Captain Craigenfelt
    http://www.steamlocomotives.photos.gb.net/p62454220.html

    Neil



     
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