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Preston Docks Bagnall locomotives (plus a diesel)

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by neildimmer, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Hi All

    I have added a new collection of photos taken by Tony Gillett of the Preston Corporation Bagnall Locomotives working on Preston Docks, photos taken in 1961 & 1968,
    Duchess 28/2/1961 Preston Dock In 1932 Armstrong Whitworth built a 250hp Diesel Shunter works No. D8 Preston Corporation acquired D8 in 1933,
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680748.html
    28## Energy Preston Docks 28/2/1961
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680743.html
    RSH 0-4-0ST Preston Docks 28/2/1961
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680749.html
    2840 Enterprise on a very foggy Preston Docks 9/3/1968
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680739.html
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680744.html
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680752.html
    Same day brightened up a bit now anyone recognise this young man?
    2840 Enterprise & 2838 Preston Dock 9/3/1968 (Preston Corporation Bagnalls)
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680745.html
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680750.html
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680779.html
    2891 leaking all over the place Preston Docks 9/3/1968
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680746.html
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680751.html
    2892 Courageous nameplate
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680747.html
    2893 Conqueror & a fireless loco Preston Dock 9/3/1968
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680740.html
    Preston docks shed 9/3/1968
    http://little-locos.photos.gb.net/p67680741.html

    Many thanks to Adrian Bradshaw's Preston web site for info gleaned on the dock system http://www.prestonstation.org.uk/Docks.html

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, Oct 14, 2010
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  2. Avonside1563

    Avonside1563 Well-Known Member

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    Great Collection, thanks for taking the time to post them
     
    Avonside1563, Oct 15, 2010
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