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Fowler 4160001/1952 ‘Persil’162 viewsThis small diesel mechanical shunting locomotive was built by John Fowler of Leeds in 1952. Works No. 4160001, she was the prototype of her class and is powered by a McLaren diesel engine with mechanical transmission to four outside coupled wheels.
“Persil” worked at the soap works of Joseph Crosfield & Sons at Warrington until 1971, when they presented it to Steamport. It was the first exhibit for the Southport museum, and was delivered onto track adjacent to the museum premises on 12th January 1972, before the opening of the museum.
After seeing some work in those early days, Persil fell out of use and was replaced by locomotives which were easier to manage & maintain. Various long term problems, including the condition of the locomotives tyres have restricted any attempts to bring Persil back into use. The Fowler was brought to Preston, and arrived on 20th February 1999. The locomotive has undergone a refresh of it’s paintwork, being restored into its original blue livery and displayed within the museum as a good example of an early diesel shunter design.
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Class 25 - L & Y 0-6-0 Tender Engine -52044 (957) 162 views16/10/2022 - Sunday - Class 25 - L & Y 0-6-0 Tender Engine -52044 (957) returns from Rawtenstall with the 13,30 service to Bury and Heywood.
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161 viewsEmerging under Woodthorpe bridge, 4953 "Pitchford Hall" pilots 61994 "The Great Marquess" with the 12.20 from Loughborough
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161 viewsBlack 5 - 45305 rushes the line with the 13.05 from Loughborough
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161 views4953 "Pitchford Hall" rounds the curve at Kinchley Lane with the 15.00 from Loughborough
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161 views30777 "Sir Lamiel returns tender first light engined at dropping off the freight at Rothley
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161 views03/07/2010 - 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" and train rushes northbound on the WCML at Fowler Lane with the "Cumbria Coast Explorer"
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161 views07/08/2010 - 6201 "Princess Elizabeth" pulls into the goods loop on the WCML at Barton with the "Cumbrian Mountain Express"
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161 views18/09/2010 - 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" runs around to collect its support coach before heading off to Carnforth at Hellifield station
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161 viewsLMS 8F - 8624 approaching Bradnop level crossing in the evening twilight.
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161 viewsMSC 32 "Gothenberg" waits at the end of the Dartmouth branch
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161 viewsI had to include this one of the newly restored Leeds Brewery Tanker wagon - just ready for pulling pints.
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161 viewsJubilee class 5690 "Leander" heads towards Irewell Vale on the 10.25 service from Bury
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161 viewsBR Std 5 - 73129 pilots Black 5 - 45337 out of Ramsbottom towards Rawtenstall on the 12.55 Bury service
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161 viewsBR Std 5 - 73129 pilots Black 5 - 45337 out of Ramsbottom heading towards Rawtenstall
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