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The unmistakable form of a Great Western Railway locomotive
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The unmistakable form of a Great Western Railway locomotive
The unmistakable form of a Great Western Railway locomotive, in the shape of Collett Castle class No. 5051 Drysllwyn Castle, rolls into Hatton station on the former GWR London Paddington - Birmingham mainline, on January 19, 1980. This was Drysllwyn Castles first run in 17 years after being restored from a scrapyard wreck following withdrawal in 1963. It is hauling the Great Western Societys vintage carriage rake back to its HQ at Didcot, Oxfordshire, where loco and coaches still reside The Drslwyn Castle, a Great Western steam train, pulls away from Hatton station in Warwickshire.
19th January 1980
Coventry Telegraph
Coventry Telegraph Archive
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In this photo print, the unmistakable form of a Great Western Railway locomotive takes center stage. The majestic Collett Castle class No. 5051 Drysllwyn Castle gracefully rolls into Hatton station on a chilly winter day, marking its triumphant return after 17 long years of restoration from a scrapyard wreck. The year is 1980, and the former GWR London Paddington - Birmingham mainline witnesses history in motion as this iconic steam train embarks on its first run since withdrawal in 1963. With sheer determination and meticulous craftsmanship, Drysllwyn Castle has been brought back to life to proudly haul the vintage carriage rake belonging to the esteemed Great Western Society. As snowflakes delicately blanket the scene, railway enthusiasts known as trainspotters gather at Hatton station in Warwickshire to witness this remarkable moment unfold before their eyes. The Drslwyn Castle pulls away from the platform with an air of nostalgia and power, leaving behind a trail of steam that blends seamlessly with the wintry landscape. This evocative photograph captures not only a piece of locomotive industry history but also showcases the enduring allure of steam trains amidst changing times. Today, both Drysllwyn Castle and its cherished coaches find their home at Didcot in Oxfordshire – forever preserving their legacy for generations to come.
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