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PRESERVATION LOCOS |
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Lucky locomotives have been preserved since they were first withdrawn into museums where they became static displays. Some old timers have found a new lease of life and are steamed for special occasions. They were replaced by more modern steam locos, who have since been replaced for a more modern diesel & electric traction. In 1955 B.R took the decision to phase out steam, the last steam locomotive to be built was Evening Star in 1961. Withdrawal was swifter than anticipated during the 60s, so societies ran special charters for a final fling. Business man Mr Alan Pegler had an eye for the future and a vision to preserved what is considered the most famous locomotive in the world No 60103 Flying Scotsman. Other business men followed suit, such as Billy Butlin a holiday tycoon of the 50s/60s. Societies were organized to raise funds to by what was a load of scrap. They now worth their weight in steel, the investment as paid off for the giants of steam Dia Woodhams scrap yard in Barry island south Wales is where most of S.R & G.W.R locos ended up. It was a haven for societies, because it was more beneficial for Woodhams to scrap old wagons leaving the locos too later. Most of the locos rescued from B.R are now working on private preserved branch lines and have had a number of overhauls to keep in step with the railway inspectorate. The National collection is at York England. I have been lucky to see some of these giants in action. and who would have ever though you would have a share in Sir Nigel Gresley as a member of the Society, the age of steam lives on. |
After traveling from Edinburgh Via Dundee 4472 Flying Scotsman now back in its former L.N.E.R glory rests at 61B Aberdeen Ferry Hill 16th May 1964.
Preserved Duchess of Sutherland 6233 passing through Carlisle on its way from Butlins Ayr to Bressingham Hall in Norfolk.
I have made seperate pages of some of the locomotives I have seen. |
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