GWR 2-8-0 at Brum Moor Street

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GWR 2-8-0 at Brum Moor Street

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Was in Brum on business today, when i crossed from New Street to Moor Street i was suprised to see a GWR 2-8-0 in one of the platforms. It hadnt turned a wheel for a while as is bright work was anything but and it carried no front number.
Any links or info on it?
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Ay up!

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Thanks BB, 52A sent that to me in a pm. I also travelled on whats supposed to be the worlds shortest branch line on a Parry People Mover AKA class 139 Stourbridge Jct to Stourbridge Town. Very strange journey, track that sounded like 60 foot lengths, tight curves and slow speed restrictions.
Im glad i did that bit of track bashing especially with the PPM ive wanted to sample one for ages.
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Moor Street is fantastic - was hoping to visit yesterday as I changed train at New Street but unfortunately didn't have enough time to
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Rlangham wrote:Moor Street is fantastic - was hoping to visit yesterday as I changed train at New Street but unfortunately didn't have enough time to
Yes, a pretty fine station for an inner city location, especially compared to its larger neighbour, New St., a truly ghastly place. Last spring I travelled from Reading to Birmingham, en route Kidderminster for the SVR, and changed out of the unlovely Voyager at Banbury to await the Chiltern Railways DMU. That was also a pleasant surprise, quite comfortable, pleasant surroundings and a tea trolley passing along the train.
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52D wrote:Was in Brum on business today, when i crossed from New Street to Moor Street i was suprised to see a GWR 2-8-0 in one of the platforms. It hadnt turned a wheel for a while as is bright work was anything but and it carried no front number.
Any links or info on it?
According to the latest issue of Railway Magazine, it is for sale; it is reported to be complete apart from cab fittings.
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