Didcot Railway Centre - steam railmotor in need of some attention
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Didcot Railway Centre - steam railmotor in need of some attention
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 4 Mar 2023
No. 93 is a rebuild of one of the Great Western Railway's steam railmotors that were the predecessors of modern multiple units. This was originally built at Swindon in 1908 and rebuilt with a new vertical boiler and power bogie, entering service in 2011 and appearing at various venues in England. The boiler certificate expired in spring 2021 and it is currently stored in the transfer shed awaiting a boiler overhaul and some considerable attention to the wood cladding that has not lasted well. It's a lovely thing and I hope it won't be too long before it is back in service.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.617742
Longitude
-1.245857