GWR Locomotives
Scrapped At
Cashmore’s Great Bridge: 1960‑1969
Last modified on 30 Aug 2020
County Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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1019 County of Merioneth17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1.64Reportedly cut upRJ 3.646.5.2015
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1025 County of Radnor17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1.64Reportedly cut upRJ 3.646.5.2015
1400 Class 0‑4‑2T
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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142428.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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143817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
29.6.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
4.7.64Observed at Great BridgeKP18.3.2015
1500 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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150210.70Reportedly cut upBT Vol.16.5.2015
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150910.70Reportedly cut upBT Vol.16.5.2015
1600 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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161917.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
8.2.64Observed at WednesburyKP18.3.2015
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1628?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
23.1.67Observed at OxleyRA18.3.2015
19.2.67Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
3.67Observed in Cashmore’s yardTR+ 1.8.2015
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1660?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
26.9.66Date registered according to site office records dated 30.12.66BB+ 6.5.2015
9.10.66Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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166228.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
2200 Class 0‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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2210?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
21.8.65Reported leaving 2D Banbury for Great BridgeRO 12.656.5.2015
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2211?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeCB18.3.2015
7.2.65Observed at Great BridgeSMA18.3.2015
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223227.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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223415.8.62Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note A)6.5.2015
7.9.62Observed at Great BridgeJL18.3.2015
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22371.4.60Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (!)+ 6.5.2015
30.5.60Observed at Great BridgeJL18.3.2015
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224814.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.11.64Entered Cashmore’s yardLINK 10918.3.2015
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224914.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.11.64Entered Cashmore’s yardLINK 10918.3.2015
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225714.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.11.64Entered Cashmore’s yardLINK 10918.3.2015
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226114.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.11.64Entered Cashmore’s yardLINK 10918.3.2015
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227617.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
13.7.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
13.8.64Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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2289?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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229127.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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229417.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
13.7.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
2800 Class 2‑8‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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284517.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
20.12.63Remains photographedSFS Vol.118.3.2015
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288817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.646.5.2015
2200 Class 0‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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320723.9.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
4.7.64Observed at Great BridgeKP18.3.2015
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320917.8.64Purchased from British RailwaysLINK 10318.3.2015
23.9.64Arrived at Great BridgeLINK 10318.3.2015
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3217?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
31.1.65Observed in Wednesbury areaSMA6.5.2015
6.2.65Observed at WednesburyGE+ 6.5.2015
7.2.65Observed in Cashmore’s yardPK18.3.2015
GWR 5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT’s
Unfortunately these GWR 5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT’s have not been identified, but both would have been among the last former GWR locomotives to see service on BR (London Midland Region). Note that the leading engine is minus a front buffer – photo taken between 3.67‑5.67.
Photograph by Roger Walker
5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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3601?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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3619?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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366017.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.646.5.2015
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36738.7.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
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3709?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
10.11.66Date registered according to site office records dated 30.12.66BB+ 6.5.2015
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373215.8.62Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note A)6.5.2015
15.8.62Observed at Great BridgeJL18.3.2015
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3744?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
6.11.66Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
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3754?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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3776?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
1.8.66Observed in the Great Bridge areaRA6.5.2015
1.9.66Observed in the Great Bridge areaBB6.5.2015
12.9.66Date registered according to site office records dated 30.12.66BB+ 6.5.2015
20.9.66Observed at Great BridgeBB18.3.2015
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3778?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
2.4.64Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
29.6.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
14.8.64Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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3782?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
23.1.67Observed at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
12.2.67Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
6.4.67Observed at Great BridgeBB18.3.2015
19.4.67Observed inside Cashmore’s yardGE+ 6.5.2015
2800 Class 2‑8‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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38069.3.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
22.6.64Reported at Great BridgeRO 10.64+ 6.5.2015
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381527.7.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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3821?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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3828?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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3857?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
22.6.64Reported at Great BridgeRO 10.646.5.2015
4.7.64Observed at Great BridgeKP18.3.2015
Castle Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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4098 Kidwelly Castle30.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
26.4.64Observed at Great BridgeGE18.3.2015
GWR 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No. 4176
Its days of employment as a stationary boiler (after withdrawal) at 2A Tyseley are now in the past for GWR 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No. 4176 as it and LMS Class 5 4‑6‑0 No. 44714, overshadowed by the huge gantries and control tower, await the cutter’s torch around 5.67.
Photograph by Roger Walker
5100 Class 2‑6‑2T
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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410117.8.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)18.3.2015
24.9.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
8.10.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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411217.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
12.63Reportedly cut upRO 3.646.5.2015
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411430.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
29.2.64Despatched, dead engine, with 4300 Class 2‑6‑0 No. 6317, from 2P Kidderminster to Great Bridge via 2C Stourbridge (stopover). Hauled by GWR 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No. 4173 (Driver B. Cook)KSN6.5.2015
11.3.64Observed at 2C StourbridgePBH18.3.2015
4.4.64Reported entering Cashmore’s yardRJ 5.646.5.2015
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411817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
11.63Reportedly cut upRO 3.646.5.2015
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412917.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
26.10.63Despatched, dead engine, with 4300 Class 2‑6‑0 No.6314, from 2P Kidderminster to Great Bridge via 2C Stourbridge (stopover). Hauled by GWR 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No. 4173 (Driver E. Preece)KSN6.5.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.646.5.2015
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4133?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
Observed at Great Bridge on 30.1.65GE+ 6.5.2015
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414030.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)18.3.2015
Cut up at Cashmore’s Great Bridge (WHTS)(see Note B)*18.3.2015
(Verification required.)18.3.2015
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4147?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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414917.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
12.63Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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4154?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
12.12.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
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4165?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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41678.7.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
19.7.64Observed at OxleyRA18.3.2015
9.8.64Observed at OxleySMA18.3.2015
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4168?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
5.2.66Reportedly being cut upRO 4.666.5.2015
20.9.66Remains observedBB18.3.2015
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4171?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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4172?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
5.4.65Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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4173?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
5.4.65Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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4175?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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41763.67Observed in Cashmore’s yardTR+ 1.8.2015
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417616.4.67Photographed intact inside Cashmore’s yardSTTS Vol.136.5.2015
19.4.67Observed intact inside Cashmore’s yardGE+ 6.5.2015
GWR 5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT No. 4605
GWR 5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT No. 4605 (right) and sister engine 9741 await the call to Great Bridge at the back of 84H Wellington on 16th July 1963
Photograph by Peter Hands
5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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4602?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
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460517.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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46132.2.65Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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462515.8.62Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note A)6.5.2015
7.9.62Observed at Great BridgeJL18.3.2015
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464115.8.62Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note A)6.5.2015
29.8.62Despatched from 2P Kidderminster to Great Bridge under its own steamKSN18.3.2015
7.9.62Observed at Great BridgeJL+ 6.5.2015
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4683?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
25.2.66Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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4687?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
30.1.65Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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4696?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
28.3.67Reported at Great BridgeRM 6.676.5.2015
4700 Class 2‑8‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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470817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
19.5.63Observed in store at 2A TyseleySMA18.3.2015
8.7.63Reported in store at 84E TyseleyRO 9.63+ 6.5.2015
20.7.63Observed in store at 2A TyseleyPBH18.3.2015
7.10.63Observed in store at 2A TyseleySMA18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
Hall Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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4905 Barton Hall30.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
26.4.64Observed at Great BridgeGE18.3.2015
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4906 Bradfield Hall17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
18.8.63Observed in store at 84B OxleySMA18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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4907 Broughton Hall31.12.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
4.64Reportedly cut upRJ 5.6418.3.2015
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4923 Evenley Hall27.7.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
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4933 Himley Hall5.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
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4954 Plaish Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeCB18.3.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
7.2.65Observed at Great BridgeSMA18.3.2015
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4966 Shakenhurst Hall30.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
25.4.64Photographed at Birmingham (Snow Hill), dead engine, with Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 5025 Chirk Castle, being towed towards Wednesbury behind BR Class 9F 2‑10‑0 No. 92217DW18.3.2015
26.4.64Observed at Great BridgeGE18.3.2015
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4991 Cobham Hall28.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
13.8.64Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
Castle Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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5001 Llandovery Castle31.12.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
3.64Reportedly cut upRJ 5.6418.3.2015
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5008 Raglan Castle14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5011 Tintagel Castle14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5014 Goodrich Castle4.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 7.6518.3.2015
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5022 Wigmore Castle31.12.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.64/6.64Reportedly cut upRJ 7.6418.3.2015
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5025 Chirk Castle30.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
25.4.64Photographed at Birmingham (Snow Hill), dead engine, with Hall Class 4‑6‑0 No.4966 Shakenhurst Hall, being towed towards Wednesbury behind BR Class 9F 2‑10‑0 No.92217DW18.3.2015
26.4.64Observed outside Cashmore’s yardGE18.3.2015
1964Photographed outside Cashmore’s yardBP18.3.2015
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5026 Criccieth Castle?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeCB18.3.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
7.2.65Observed at Great BridgeSMA18.3.2015
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5027 Farleigh Castle17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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5032 Usk Castle14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5033 Broughton Castle14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5034 Corfe Castle14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5036 Lyonshall Castle14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5041 Tiverton Castle30.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
6.6.64Photographed intact, minus tender, in Cashmore’s yardVS18.3.2015
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5056 Earl of Powis25.7.65Observed at Great BridgeFR18.3.2015
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5063 Earl Baldwin5.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 10.7018.3.2015
4.5.65Observed being towed dead through Earlswood Lakes station in transit from 85B Gloucester (Horton Road) to Great BridgePBH18.3.2015
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5066 Sir Felix Pole14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed partially cut up in Cashmore’s yardRA18.3.2015
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5068 Beverston Castle14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5074 Hampden22.6.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
8.64Reported at Great BridgeRO 11.646.5.2015
10.9.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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5082 Swordfish14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5084 Reading Abbey14.11.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
28.12.62Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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5089 Westminster Abbey?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
6.2.65Observed at WednesburyGE+ 6.5.2015
14.2.65Observed at Great BridgeMR18.3.2015
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5091 Cleeve Abbey?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
4.10.64Observed at 2F Bescot in transit to Great BridgeSMA18.3.2015
15.11.64Reported at 2F Bescot in transit to Great BridgeRJ 12.646.5.2015
5100 Class 2‑6‑2T
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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515117.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
2.11.63Despatched, dead engine, with 4300 Class 2‑6‑0 No.6388, from 2P Kidderminster to Great Bridge via 2C Stourbridge (stopover). Hauled by GWR 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No. 4173 (Driver H. Hopkins)KSN6.5.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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515431.12.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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518315.8.62Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note A)6.5.2015
7.9.62Observed at Great BridgeJL18.3.2015
4300 Class 2‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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535818.9.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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539917.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
8.2.64Observed at WednesburyKP18.3.2015
2.64Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
5400 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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542117.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
29.6.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
5.7.64Observed at Great BridgeKP18.3.2015
5600 Class 0‑6‑2T
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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56057.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 9.6618.3.2015
6.11.66Observed at OxleySMA18.3.2015
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564017.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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565912.65/1.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 3.6618.3.2015
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56849.65Sold to Cashmore’s, Great BridgeRO 4.6618.3.2015
Sold to Cohen’s GroupTNA (19)18.3.2015
5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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577417.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
8.2.64Observed at WednesburyKP18.3.2015
2.64Reportedly cut upRJ 3.6418.3.2015
Hall Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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5910 Park Hall17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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5916 Trinity Hall4.9.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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5926 Grotrian Hall17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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5927 Guild Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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5930 Hannington Hall23.9.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.12.63Reported leaving 85A Worcester for Great BridgeRO 2.646.5.2015
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5942 Doldowlod Hall28.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.64/6.64Reportedly cut upRJ 7.6418.3.2015
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5951 Clyffe Hall22.6.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
10.9.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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5959 Mawley Hall17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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5962 Wantage Hall8.1.65Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeCB18.3.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
7.2.65Observed at Great BridgeSMA18.3.2015
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5965 Woollas Hall4.9.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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5988 Bostock Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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5991 Gresham Hall14.9.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
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5998 Trevor Hall30.4.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
6.6.64Photographed intact, minus tender, in Cashmore’s yardVS18.3.2015
King Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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6005 King George II17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
26.10.63Photographed being cut upSFS Vol.218.3.2015
6100 Class 2‑6‑2T
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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6137?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
4300 Class 2‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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630117.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
7.6.64Reported at Great BridgeRO 10.646.5.2015
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631417.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
26.10.63Despatched, dead engine, with 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No.4129, from 2P Kidderminster to Great Bridge via 2C Stourbridge (stopover).KSN18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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631730.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
29.2.64Despatched, dead engine, with 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No.4114, from 2P Kidderminster to Great Bridge via 2C Stourbridge (stopover)KSN18.3.2015
11.3.64Observed in store at 2C StourbridgePBH18.3.2015
19.3.64Reportedly cut upRJ 5.6418.3.2015
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633724.8.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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633917.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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6364?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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637417.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
2.64Reportedly cut upRJ 3.6418.3.2015
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638817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
2.11.63Despatched, dead engine, with 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No.5151, from 2P Kidderminster to Great Bridge via 2C Stourbridge (stopover). Hauled by GWR 5100 Class 2‑6‑2T No. 4173 (Driver H. Hopkins)KSN6.5.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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6395?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
6400 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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641817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
5600 Class 0‑6‑2T
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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6604?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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661017.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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661717.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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6633?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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664017.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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664517.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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66468.7.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
10.9.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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665112.65/1.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 3.6618.3.2015
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666317.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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6665?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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666812.65/1.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 3.6618.3.2015
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6671?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
5.2.66Remains reportedRO 4.666.5.2015
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6678?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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6681?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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668311.65/12.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 2.6618.3.2015
15.1.66Observed in Oxley SidingsSMA18.3.2015
5.2.66Observed in Oxley SidingsRO 4.6618.3.2015
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669817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
Grange Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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6811 Cranbourne Grange14.9.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
9.8.64Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
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6834 Dummer Grange28.8.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
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6842 Nunhold Grange?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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6845 Paviland Grange?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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6866 Morfa Grange?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
21.8.65Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
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6870 Bodicote Grange11.65/12.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 2.6618.3.2015
Hall Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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6906 Chicheley Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
4.7.65Observed at Earlswood Lakes station in transit to Great BridgePBH+ 6.5.2015
25.7.65Observed at Great BridgeFR18.3.2015
7.65Photographed being cut upBT Vol.118.3.2015
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6907 Davenham Hall4.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 4.6618.3.2015
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6925 Hackness Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
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6926 Holkham Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
21.8.65Reported leaving 2D Banbury for Great BridgeRO 12.65+ 6.5.2015
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6933 Birtles Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed at OxleySMA18.3.2015
6.2.65Observed at (Wednesbury)CB+ 6.5.2015
6.2.65Observed at WednesburyGE+ 6.5.2015
7.2.65Observed in Cashmore’s yardPK18.3.2015
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6934 Beachamwell Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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6940 Didlington22.6.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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6948 Holbrooke Hall28.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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6951 Impney Hall2.66/3.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 5.6618.3.2015
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6952 Kimberley Hall2.66/3.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 5.6618.3.2015
Modified Hall Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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6971 Athelhampton Hall2.65/3.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 5.6518.3.2015
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6976 Graythwaite Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
5.12.65Observed awaiting cutting up inside Cashmore’s yardSMA6.5.2015
5.2.66Reported awaiting cutting up in Cashmore’s yardRO 4.666.5.2015
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6980 Llanrumney Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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6994 Baggrave Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
GWR Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 7002 Devizes Castle
A peep inside the Great Bridge yard reveals GWR Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 7002 Devizes Castle flanked by GWR Hall Class 4‑6‑0 No. 5998 Trevor Hall and GWR Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 5041 Tiverton Castle on 6th June 1964
Photograph by Vic Smith
GWR Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 7033 Hartlebury Castle
GWR Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 7033 Hartlebury Castle (81A Old Oak Common) in the store line at 89B Croes Newydd on 23rd December 1962 after a main line failure. Hartlebury Castle, officially withdrawn on 7th January 1963, spent many months in store at Croes Newydd and 89D Oswestry before being sold to Cashmore’s, Great Bridge.
Photograph by Peter Hands
Castle Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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7000 Viscount Portal28.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
12.5.64Observed at Great BridgeMR18.3.2015
5.64/6.64Reportedly cut upRJ 7.6418.3.2015
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7002 Devizes Castle23.4.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
6.6.64Photographed intact, minus tender, in Cashmore’s yardVS18.3.2015
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7007 Great Western23.9.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5.12.63Reported leaving 85A Worcester for Great BridgeRO 2.646.5.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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7011 Banbury Castle?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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7012 Barry Castle?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
20.2.65Observed at Great BridgeMR18.3.2015
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7014 Caerhays Castle4.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 7.6518.3.2015
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7018 Drysllwyn Castle31.12.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
3.64Reportedly cut upRJ 6.6418.3.2015
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7019 Fowey Castle?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
18.12.64Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
25.4.65Observed at Great BridgeMR18.3.2015
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7021 Haverfordwest Castle31.12.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
3.64Reportedly cut upRJ 6.6418.3.2015
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7023 Penrice Castle?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
25.4.65Observed at Great BridgeMR18.3.2015
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7024 Powis?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
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7026 Tenby Castle?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
5.4.65Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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7033 Hartlebury Castle17.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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7036 Taunton Castle31.12.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
Purchased from British Railways
Observed at Great Bridge
4300 Class 2‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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73134.9.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
17.10.62Reported awaiting cutting up inside Cashmore’s yardRO 1.636.5.2015
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732917.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
7400 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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742817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
29.6.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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743028.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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743417.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
29.6.64Observed at Great BridgeGE+ 6.5.2015
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744128.2.64Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
-
77884.9.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
GWR Manor Class 4‑6‑0 No. 7818 Granville Manor
GWR Manor Class 4‑6‑0 No. 7818 Granville Manor on route from 2A Tyseley to Great Bridge is captured on camera in the Wednesbury area on 28th March 1965
Photograph by Leslie Wheeler
GWR Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 5025 Chirk Castle and GWR Hall Class 4‑6‑0 No. 4966 Shakenhurst Hall
GWR Castle Class 4‑6‑0 No. 5025 Chirk Castle and GWR Hall Class 4‑6‑0 No. 4966 Shakenhurst Hall pass through Birmingham (Snow Hill) as ‘dead engines’ being towed towards Wednesbury and ultimately, Cashmore’s, on 25th April 1964, by BR Class 9F 2‑10‑0 No. 92217 (2A Tyseley).
Photograph by David Wragg
Manor Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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7800 Torquay Manor5.10.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
10.64Photographed being cut upSFS Vol.318.3.2015
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7805 Broome Manor?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
28.3.65Observed at Wednesbury CentralLW18.3.2015
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7806 Cockington Manor?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
6.2.65Observed at Great BridgeCB18.3.2015
7.2.65Observed at Great BridgeSMA18.3.2015
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7807 Compton Manor22.1.65Purchased from British RailwaysLINK 10318.3.2015
6.2.65Entered Cashmore’s yardLINK 10318.3.2015
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7818 Granville Manor?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
28.3.65Photographed in the Wednesbury areaLW18.3.2015
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7823 Hook Norton Manor14.9.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
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7824 Iford Manor?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
Modified Hall Class 4‑6‑0
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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7905 Fowey Hall27.7.64Purchased from British RailwaysRO 12.6418.3.2015
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7908 Henshall Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
11.2.65Photograph of tender onlyBT Vol.1 198718.3.2015
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7912 Little Linford Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
5.2.66Reported awaiting cutting upRO 4.666.5.2015
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7915 Mere Hall?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
8100 Class 2‑6‑2T
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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810411.2.65Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
9400 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
-
842817.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
2.11.63Observed at Great BridgeAW18.3.2015
1963Reportedly cut upRO 3.6418.3.2015
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844917.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
8.2.64Observed at WednesburyKP18.3.2015
2.64Reportedly cut upRJ 3.6418.3.2015
5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
-
87347.5.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
-
8739?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
-
87932.2.65Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
9400 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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94864.9.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
5700 Class 0‑6‑0PT
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No. & NameDateNoteSourceUpdated
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961012.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 10.7018.3.2015
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961311.65/12.65Purchased from British RailwaysRO 2.6618.3.2015
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9630?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
13.1.67Observed at West BromwichGE+ 6.5.2015
22.1.67Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
3.67Observed in Cashmore’s yardTR+ 1.8.2015
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9641?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
31.5.67Photographed intact inside Cashmore’s yardJO6.5.2015
-
9646?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
21.8.65Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
-
96575.66/6.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 8.6618.3.2015
-
9658?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
23.1.67Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA6.5.2015
12.2.67Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
26.3.67Observed at Great BridgeKRM18.3.2015
6.4.67Observed at Great BridgeBB18.3.2015
19.4.67Observed inside Cashmore’s yardGE+ 6.5.2015
-
9661?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
-
96692.66/3.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 5.6618.3.2015
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970430.1.64Purchased from British Railways by Cashmore’s, NewportTNA (1)6.5.2015
Cut up at Great Bridge (see Note B)6.5.2015
5.64/6.64Reportedly cut up at Great BridgeRJ 7.646.5.2015
-
971918.9.62Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
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97242.66/3.66Purchased from British RailwaysRO 5.6618.3.2015
-
974117.10.63Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (1)18.3.2015
-
9768?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)6.5.2015
2.1.65Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
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9774?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
28.3.67Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
-
9776?Purchased from British RailwaysTNA (19)+ 6.5.2015
22.5.66Observed in store at 2B OxleySMA18.3.2015
1.8.66Observed at Great BridgeRA18.3.2015
Note A
The National Archives records at Kew, RAIL 254/512, list the following GWR locomotives as having been sold to Cashmore’s, Newport on 15.8.62
2223, 2234, 3645, 3684, 3697, 3732, 4625, 4641, 5183, 6739, 6758, 8499, 8741, 8761, 8790, 9409, 9709 & 9758
Of this batch of eighteen locomotives, five, Nos. 2234, 3732, 4625, 4641 & 5183 are proven to having been disposed of at Cashmore’s, Great Bridge.
Note B
The National Archives records at Kew, RAIL 254/512, list the following GWR locomotives as having been sold to Cashmore’s, Newport on 30.1.64
4098, 4114, 4140, 4905, 4966, 5025, 5041, 5369, 5937, 5970, 6317, 6320 & 9704.
Of this second batch, a total of thirteen, eight, Nos. 4098, 4114, 4905, 4966, 5025, 5041, 6317 & 9704 are proven to having been disposed of at Cashmore’s, Great Bridge with a question mark against 4140.
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