NRM "Super D" runs again!

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 06 Jul 2005 16:33

Just a quick bit of interest. No-one probably cares, but i may's well post it.

The LNWR-built "Super D" 49395 had today pulled it's first train in 50 years.

It doubled with diesel 33102 and pulled a passenger train from Cheddleton to Kingsley & Froghall (Churnet Valley Railway) and back, as a test run, this afternoon.

49395 has just undertaken a massive reconstruction to running order at Crewe works, and is at Churnet Valley for running-in for the next few weeks.

("Super D"s are 0-8-0 heavy goods locomotives, by the way.

)

Pictures coming soon!

Louie Armstrong · Post by **Louie Armstrong** » 06 Jul 2005 17:12

Awesome i love the Preservation movement in this country, Do you work for the preservation society by chance? if so pass on my congratulations

DJC · Post by **DJC** » 06 Jul 2005 18:25

How old is that Engine? I'm guessing quite old, because the LNWR company only lasted until 1923.

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 06 Jul 2005 18:30

The first ones of the type were originally built in 1912, and upgraded through several variations, all of which became known as the 'Super D'. The most common was the 'G1' though.

Not sure which type 49395 is though, i'll do some research.

And Crewe works have done a marvellous job of rebuilding it, looks amazing.

r · Post by r » 06 Jul 2005 18:57

DJC wrote:How old is that Engine? I'm guessing quite old, because the LNWR company only lasted until 1923.

-matt- · Post by **-matt-** » 06 Jul 2005 21:21

And the relevance of that picture is?

Wile E. Coyote · Post by **Wile E. Coyote** » 06 Jul 2005 21:25

Do you have some pics of that loco?

NufCed · Post by **NufCed** » 07 Jul 2005 00:20

not the actuall train we are refering to but here is a photo of a d class if your interested

P.S. Photo borrowed from LNWR website

spaceman-spiff · Post by **spaceman-spiff** » 07 Jul 2005 07:10

-matt- wrote:And the relevance of that picture is?

Nothing, he just thinks we won't ban him

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 07 Jul 2005 07:59

Yes, there are now pictures:
Click here to see a few from when it ran yesterday.

Purno · Post by **Purno** » 07 Jul 2005 08:01

Pretty ugly locomotive, IMO... sorry

(I don't like steamers that much)

broodje · Post by **broodje** » 07 Jul 2005 08:48

ohhh but that is asking for a ban purno!

How could you say such a thing?...

Purno · Post by **Purno** » 07 Jul 2005 08:53

You don't want me to be banned

spaceman-spiff · Post by **spaceman-spiff** » 07 Jul 2005 09:31

Purno is an excellent member, we'll never ban him

Purno · Post by **Purno** » 07 Jul 2005 09:35

I'm glad to hear, thx Spiff

Louie Armstrong · Post by **Louie Armstrong** » 07 Jul 2005 11:04

Nice pics Atlantis, good to see

Singaporekid · Post by **Singaporekid** » 07 Jul 2005 11:25

I seem to be the only one who knew what the topic was about just by looking at the title

But why a Super D?
Weren't there any more famous locos around tha time?

Martin · Post by **Martin** » 07 Jul 2005 18:01

I think that loco was on the cover of 'Railway Magazine' when I saw it today in WH Smiths.

DJC · Post by **DJC** » 07 Jul 2005 20:22

Melkur wrote:I think that loco was on the cover of 'Railway Magazine' when I saw it today in WH Smiths.

Indeed it was.

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