THE
MOVE, by Albert Mutton
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The circumstances at Meldon added to the storage
agreement running out there meant the early months of 2008 were somewhat
fraught. ‘Do Not Cut’ signs had been
put up in 1198’s windows, while asset stripping tea ms were cutting up and
carting off everything they could. [picture by Steve Wright] |
1198 had long been promised a home at the Eden
Valley Railway, home to 2311 and 2315. However, after we were contacted by
John Down of the Pontypool and & Blaenavon Railway, a vote was held and
PBR was chosen. The move took place in
May, over the period of a week. Here
is the TBC is seen leaving Dartmoor. The wheels on the low loader trailer are
being ‘steered’ by the man walking behind. [picture by Albert Mutton] |
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Within a few weeks the faded Atlantic Coast Green
undercoat insisted upon by |
Stores remain an issue, there are still several
batteries and 9 complete window assemblies at Meldon, plus some stuff still
on the unit, however the PBR allowed us the use of a couple of old huts and
of a BG for storing a lot of stuff. The picture below was taken in May by Ali
Grieve after test runs with the class 73 had proved very popular and
successful |
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