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  • ‘Hoover’ Royal Oak saved by Great Central Railway

    ‘Hoover’ Royal Oak saved by Great Central Railway

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    CLASS 50 No. 50017 Royal Oak has been acquired by the Great Central Railway (GCR) from Boden Rail, Eastcroft, Nottingham.  This followed a few days when the loco’s future was in doubt, with various means of disposal being considered, including dismantling for spares.  A sale fell through in late-January, and as funds and space were required…

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  • Class 50s @50 line-up shaping up very nicely

    Class 50s @50 line-up shaping up very nicely

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    What will be the biggest gathering ever of Class 50s in preservation is starting to take shape, and quickly becoming the must-visit event of 2018. The Class 50 Alliance has confirmed the latest additions to the line-up for the Severn Valley Railway’s Class 50 Golden Jubilee gala event on October 4-6th . Garcia Hanson’s 50008 Thunderer, Neil…

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