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The Great Bear

Discussion in 'Photography' started by neildimmer, Sep 13, 2019.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added new photos of the sole built GWR Pacific loco


    Churchwards 111 The Great Bear



    111 The Great Bear leaves Paddington with the 3.15pm to Bristol service 6th August 1921

    https://railway-photography.smugmug...-Class/Churchward-4-6-2-Pacific-111/i-JN4SRCK
     
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  2. goldfish

    goldfish Nat Pres stalwart

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    It really was, as James May would put it, gopping wasn't it… those two trailing wheels look like they're temporary fixtures whilst the real ones are being fixed.

    Simon
     
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  3. garth manor

    garth manor Well-Known Member

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    An obvious new build candidate which would be widely supported throughout the movement.
     
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