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News2017-03-17by Peter

A duet of GWR 4700 Class 2?8?0’s

A duet of GWR 4700 Class 2?8?0’s

A duet of GWR 4700 Class 2-8-0’s are seen in tandem in the yard of their home depot at 81C Southall on 28th April 1963. Both were transferred to 81A Old Oak Common during the latter part of 1963 from where they eked out their final days. Accompanying them at 81C is GWR 9400 Class 0-6-0PT No 8465.