53809 approaches Birch Farm foot crossing with the Pines Express. 18.10.2008 :: 53809_Birch_Farm_crossing_Pines_Express_181008_80_E.jpg

53809 approaches Birch Farm foot crossing with the Pines Express. 18.10.2008

Bluebell Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2008
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Mark writes:

"Great Picture! The Pines headboard is from a small batch cast to the original pattern by the S&DRT in 1987 for the 125th anniversary of the S&D. One was kept for use on 88 (53808) and the others sold to pay for the casting I believe. I think I paid Ł50 for it and somewhere I have a pic of Donald Beale and Peter Smith holding it. Happy Memories. 20 odd years later this is the first time its been carried by an S&D loco."

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