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Posted: 16 Dec 2015

Taken: 08 Feb 2014

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Great Central Railway Leicester 14th February 2014

Great Central Railway Leicester 14th February 2014
British Railways Standard 9F 2-10-0 92214 at Leicester Central.

I was firing 92214 and and after a fine ride from Loughborough I managed to grab this shot of our steed as we ran round at Leicester North. I apologise to the gathered photographers on the short platform behind me. I hope I didn't spoil too many shots!

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 Polyrus
Polyrus
A super shot, Pete.
Whilst an owner may give any name to their property, I think it lessens the authenticity of a heritage loco, especially when there is no obvious connection to the name. I doubt if 92214 ever saw Scotland during its service life.
8 years ago.
Loose_Grip/Pete club has replied to Polyrus
Thanks Neil.
Agreed! The good news is the engine doesn't carry that name any more. The bad news is it has carried the name Cromwell which also has no connection to the loco. The further good news is the chap that bought it & keeps it at the GCR was the founder of Cromwell Tools, hence the name, but he has actually sold the company now so I don't think it will carry that name any more!
It was built at Swindon, worked in BR service for only 6 years and then went to Woodham's in South Wales so, yes, you're right, it got nowhere near Scotland!
8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
That's a relief. Many thanks for the update, Pete.
8 years ago.
 Tractacus
Tractacus club
A fine shot of an immaculate Spaceship. I've always associated the name 'Cock of the North' with a Gresley P2, or 87022...
8 years ago.
Loose_Grip/Pete club has replied to Tractacus club
Thanks for that. Cock of the North is a Gresley P2 for me too & not a 9F.
8 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Your beautiful capture was admired in Historical & Architectural Gems.
www.ipernity.com/group/332973
8 years ago.

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