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Thread #154310   Message #3991489
Posted By: Dave the Gnome
08-May-19 - 04:45 PM
Thread Name: BS: Resurrection of a Big Boy 4-8-8-4 locomotive
Subject: RE: BS: Resurrection of a Big Boy 4-8-8-4 locomotive
It's a fascinating place, Joe. We used to live about 4 or 5 miles away. Nearer 50 now but if you are ever in the area I would be happy to take you.

Quite poignant about the Bayet-Garratt. Originally made in Manchester and brought home after saved from the scrap man. One of our local folk singers, Stanley Accrington, best known for his comedy songs, wrote a really good serious song about the last Bayer-Garratt. I think I may have a recording somewhere. If I can find it, I'll send you a copy. I'm sure he won't mind.