The very first engine to leave Barry for preservation was LMS 0-6-0 43924.Arrived in 1965 and departed about a few weeks after this shot was taken in September 1968.This engine was virtually complete,even the injectors and gauges were still fitted.Due to its completeness and good general condition engine was steamed again in 1970,less than 2 years after leaving the yard..August 1968..
The very first engine to leave Barry for preservation was LMS 0-6-0 43924.Arrived in 1965 and departed about a few weeks after this shot was taken in September 1968.This engine was virtually complete,even the injectors and gauges were still fitted.Due to its completeness and good general condition engine was steamed again in 1970,less than 2 years after leaving the yard..August 1968..
Barry Island Scrap-Yard
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Now fully operational on the Watercress-Line this engine 31874 spent 10 years patiently waiting for rescue.Location is of coarse Woodhams Yard in South-Wales..August 1968..Previous | NextThe Classic general view of just how massive a collection of locomotives were stored at the Barry Docks site.Certain engines are easily recognised,61264,34007,30541 and 34105.All were to return to steam in the future.In all nearly 100 engines are visable in this single shot alone..August 1968..

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