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Chopper

  • ‘Chopper’ takes up Watercress Line duties

    ‘Chopper’ takes up Watercress Line duties

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    Sam Hewitt

    CLASS 20 No. D8059 arrived at the Mid-Hants Railway (MHR) on July 26 from the Midland Railway-Butterley.  It is owned by Somerset & Dorset Locomotives and is visiting the MHR on an extended stay, initially standing in for Class 50 No. 50027 Lion, which is receiving attention. The English Electric Type 1 entered passenger traffic on the…

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