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This very useful engine is based at the Llangollen Railway and is owned by 80072 Steam Locomotive Co Ltd. She has visited the SVR many times in preservation. | This very useful engine is based at the Llangollen Railway and is owned by 80072 Steam Locomotive Co Ltd. She has visited the SVR many times in preservation. | ||
| − | *Spring | + | *[[Spring Steam Gala]]s 2011 and 2013 |
| − | *Winter hire for | + | *Winter hire for [[Christmas services]] 2011 and 2017. |
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| − | In addition 80072 is a rarity, an engine that worked over the SVR in service before being preserved. She was photographed on the line on three occasions during the very cold winter of 1962-63 (whilst allocated to Swansea East Dock, 87D).<ref>[http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=class&id=726401&type=S&page=alloc 80000 page, BRDatabase] (Retrieved 23 April 2017)</ref> Images can be found in the [[Sellick Collection]]. | + | In addition 80072 is a rarity, an engine that worked over the SVR in service before being preserved. She was photographed on the line on three occasions during the very cold winter of 1962-63 (whilst allocated to Swansea East Dock, 87D).<ref>[http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=class&id=726401&type=S&page=alloc 80000 page, BRDatabase] (Retrieved 23 April 2017)</ref> It featured at the beginning of the acclaimed 1963 short film ''Snow''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl4pJwcE7JI Snow (a film), dir. by Jones, G., 1963 via BFI National Archive] (Retrieved 9 December 2020)</ref> Images can be found in the [[Sellick Collection]]. |
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| − | File:Bridgnorth-Cantern-Brook-1963-01-26.jpg | Near Bridgnorth | + | File:Bridgnorth-Cantern-Brook-1963-01-26.jpg | Near Bridgnorth on 26 January 1963 (Sellick Collection) |
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*[[BR Riddles 4MT 80079]] | *[[BR Riddles 4MT 80079]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:13, 9 December 2020
| BR Riddles 4MT 80072 | |
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 80072 at Highley, January 2012 | |
| Built By | BR Brighton Works |
| Configuration | 2-6-4T |
| BR rating | 4MT |
| Status | Non-resident |
| Loco Number | 80072 |
| History | |
| Built | 1953 |
| Designed By | Robert Riddles |
| Type | BR Standard 4MT Tank |
| Technical | |
| Length | 60ft 0" |
| Weight | 67t 18cwt |
| Tractive effort | 25,515 lb |
| Pressure | 225 lb/sq in |
This very useful engine is based at the Llangollen Railway and is owned by 80072 Steam Locomotive Co Ltd. She has visited the SVR many times in preservation.
- Spring Steam Galas 2011 and 2013
- Winter hire for Christmas services 2011 and 2017.
In addition 80072 is a rarity, an engine that worked over the SVR in service before being preserved. She was photographed on the line on three occasions during the very cold winter of 1962-63 (whilst allocated to Swansea East Dock, 87D).[1] It featured at the beginning of the acclaimed 1963 short film Snow.[2] Images can be found in the Sellick Collection.
Near Bridgnorth on 26 January 1963 (Sellick Collection)
See also
References
- ↑ 80000 page, BRDatabase (Retrieved 23 April 2017)
- ↑ Snow (a film), dir. by Jones, G., 1963 via BFI National Archive (Retrieved 9 December 2020)