Just spent a very enjoyable (and rain soaked) day being the driver on this beast, the class 73 has always been one of my favourite locos and to be involved in the future of this one is something else. #railwaypreservation #railwayhistory

Just spent a very enjoyable (and rain soaked) day being the driver on this beast, the class 73 has always been one of my favourite locos and to be involved in the future of this one is something else. #railwaypreservation #railwayhistory

Just spent a very enjoyable (and rain soaked) day being the driver on this beast, the class 73 has always been one of my favourite locos and to be involved in the future of tis one is something else. #railwaypreservation #railwayhistory

Here’s what #railwaypreservation starts with. Seeing something old, exquisite and everyday in a state of decay but at the same time seeing the potential to make it good again.

Here’s what #railwaypreservation starts with. Seeing something old, exquisite and everyday in a state of decay but at the same time seeing the potential to make it good again.

A little trip down memory lane for any railfans out there. British Railways type 2 locomotive D7541 attending an open weekend at Thornaby Depot in the North East. The Depot is but a memory and the locomotive now hundreds of miles away being restored.

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#Railfans
#BritishRailways
#RailwayPreservation
#DieselLocomotives
#GloryDaysofRailways
#ThornabyDepot