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[Photoplug] British steam in the Swedish railway museum, Gavle

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    wcmlbls1846 Well-Known Member

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    Here are 25 photos of six British-built locos at Gavle. Disappointingly, the museum's two operational Beyer Peacocks were inaccessible: 2-4-0 Prins August (1856) and 2-2-2 No 75 (1866).

    The museum closes this autumn for two years for renovation.

    https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Other-2/British-steam-in-Sweden-2015/

    Cheers

    Andrew N
     
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    I went there a couple of years ago when the Swiss Krokodil visited. I believe the income from that event has made a large contribution towards the refurbishment. Again, quite a few steam locos were locked away at that event too, but as it was an electric traction event rather than steam focused, it was understandable.
     
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