Old and New 2s
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Old and New 2s
Image: © Gareth James Taken: 19 Jul 2014
Probably the oldest and newest pairing of locomotives numbered 2 was seen at the open day at Direct Rail Services' Gresty Bridge Depot at Crewe. On the left is brand new Class 68 No. 68002, delivered in early 2014, on the right is Ffestiniog Railway's No. 2 Prince, of 1863.
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Image Location
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53.079453
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-2.436449