HFF Newport Wales October 1968

The huge mountain of scrap at Cashmore's scrap yard on East Dock Road in Newport dwarfs British Railways 3MT 2-6-2 tank 82031 waiting its turn to die. Bundles of boiler tubes are neatly stacked but the cylinders & steam chests from unknown engines litter the pile behind. This was my only visit to Cashmores and all the steam had gone by year's end.

A twist in the tale is that, although all of this class of locomotive were scrapped, today a group of enthusiasts are actually building a replica of a Class 3MT tank from scratch. 82045 is progressing well - see www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-feb26.html

HFF to everyone. A late posting but enjoy what's left of the day and have a great weekend.

Erhard Bernstein, Scott Holcomb, Annemarie, LotharW and 10 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Xata ^club

HFF to you!

7 weeks ago.

gezginruh ^club

It is an interesting picture of this old locomotive! And some nice news about it by the link!
HFF and have a wonderful weekend,Pete!

Best wishes
Füsun

7 weeks ago.

Mikus ^club

Endstation und Neuanfang. HFF und ein sonniges Wochenende, Pete.

7 weeks ago.

Christa1004 ^club

HFF Pete, have a nice weekend.

7 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Fascination capture Pete, I did Barry but never here!
HFF and a great weekend!

7 weeks ago.

trester88 ^club

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Pete!

7 weeks ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Excellent shot! HFF!

7 weeks ago.

Franck Chabal ^club

HFF tardif,Pete.

7 weeks ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Interesting image and note; well taken Pete.
hFF

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club

An intriguing glimpse of the old loco! I like that "dead slow":-) Belated HFF and a good weekend!

7 weeks ago.

tiabunna ^club

Interesting notes and image, Pete. Belated HFF, have a good weekend.

7 weeks ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

This reminds me of a place we saw near or in The Forest of Dean some 30+ years ago. A steam scrapyard with dozens of locomotives lined up for the kill. Many already had parts missing and although nearly all were showing their past hard life's and age some looked to be almost new. I always remember one of the engines had a pleading note painted on the side of the boiler -"Please save me!" A heartbreaking moment for us. I suspect that one or two might have been saved but the rest - all put to sleep! - Thanks for sharing this my friend and the link too (good to know that their legacy lives on.)

Best Wishes and belated HFF. Herb

7 weeks ago. Edited 7 weeks ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Interesting glimpse onto a railway scrap yard! Belated HFF, Pete!

6 weeks ago.

Scott Holcomb ^club

HFF
In Jamestown California there is a Locomotive Geriatric Center located at the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. It is not as immense as the National Railway Museum in York, UK, but is worthy of a visit (and ride on a steam locomotive).
flic.kr/p/PsNmnM
flic.kr/p/2d8DK7r

6 weeks ago. Edited 6 weeks ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Scott Holcomb ^club

Thanks for the info & links Scott.

5 weeks ago.

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