Colne Valley Railway Visiting Locomotives
1st March 2009

Over the years, the Colne Valley Railway played host to numerous visiting locomotives. This collection catalogues them in order.

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11. In 2007, Martello paid the first of its two visits (2008 being the second). This was on loan from Bressingham.
11. In 2007, Martello paid the first of its two visits (2008 being the second). This was on loan from Bressingham.
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2007-04-01 13:31:51
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12. Also in 2007, the Gwili Railways J94 Welsh Guardsman, paired with our own J94, WD190
12. Also in 2007, the Gwili Railways J94 Welsh Guardsman, paired with our own J94, WD190
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2007-01-01 04:56:51
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13. In June 2008, the Midland Railway Centre's Castle Donnington No.1 started it's visit. It will remain until the end of 2009.
13. In June 2008, the Midland Railway Centre's Castle Donnington No.1 started it's visit. It will remain until the end of 2009.
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2008-05-04 15:44:45
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14. Finally (for now), Jennifer from the Llangollen Railway arrived in December 2008 for a two year visit.
14. Finally (for now), Jennifer from the Llangollen Railway arrived in December 2008 for a two year visit.
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2008-12-14 12:29:12
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01. The earliest visiting locomotive was the National Railway Museum working replica of Rocket, which played two visits: 1988 and 1991
01. The earliest visiting locomotive was the National Railway Museum working replica of Rocket, which played two visits: 1988 and 1991
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2009-03-01 17:38:40
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02. In 1994, Joem was hired from the North Eastern Loco Preservation Group for a Season.
02. In 1994, Joem was hired from the North Eastern Loco Preservation Group for a Season.
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2009-03-01 17:41:08
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03. Another view of Joem leaving Nunnery Jn
03. Another view of Joem leaving Nunnery Jn
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2009-03-01 17:40:04
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07. The East Lancs Thomas took over form 73096. Subsequent years have seen the Severn Valley's and Embasy's Thomas' used instead.
07. The East Lancs Thomas took over form 73096. Subsequent years have seen the Severn Valley's and Embasy's Thomas' used instead.
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2009-03-01 17:48:37
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04. In 1997, we started running Thomas events and hired the Mid Hants Railway's Thomas. Unfortunately, this failed the week before and we received 73096 instead. Were'nt we upset!
04. In 1997, we started running Thomas events and hired the Mid Hants Railway's Thomas. Unfortunately, this failed the week before and we received 73096 instead. Were'nt we upset!
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2009-03-01 17:47:09
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05. Another view of 73096. It only operated for 4 days before being replaced by another Thomas.
05. Another view of 73096. It only operated for 4 days before being replaced by another Thomas.
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2009-03-01 17:47:37
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06. The only view I have of 73096 without the face on. Slide film then was so expensive, I had to ration my photos!
06. The only view I have of 73096 without the face on. Slide film then was so expensive, I had to ration my photos!
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2009-03-01 17:46:09
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08. The most historically correct visitor has been the North Norfolks J15, seen here with the Pullman train, 2004
08. The most historically correct visitor has been the North Norfolks J15, seen here with the Pullman train, 2004
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2004-11-25 17:02:32
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09. The J15 during one of Geoff Silcock's photo charters. The late Dick Wood is present with his Scammell
09. The J15 during one of Geoff Silcock's photo charters. The late Dick Wood is present with his Scammell
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2004-09-24 10:48:13
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10. The J15 and Scammell
10. The J15 and Scammell
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2004-09-24 10:58:16