The Isle of Man Steam Railway stock being prepared as now finally complete for service after trials.
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Transfers applied and lower footboards removed to make transporting them easier, as well as to reduce chances of being obstructed by foilage or gravel. All four coaches similarly treated, but the new brake coach cameas sold without the lower footwell.
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Simmering on shed
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Little John on roll..
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Both trains now out...contrasting indeed.
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From Douglas to Port Erin, calling at Port Soderick, Ballasalla, Castletown and St. Marys - also showing the customised Brake vehicle as bought at Peterborough with its black ends, pipes, lamp hangar and lamp as well as roof decoration.
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In full steam, showing off the now complete "Isle of Man Trainset" of rebuilt loco and matching carriages, all ready for continuous service. The other two 'sets' are a brake bogie and three wheelsets from completion, respectively.
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Butterley - or Ramsey?
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Two locos in steam
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Little John up close
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Vixen again
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Balloon Loop Hill - or Sulby Glen?
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This Regner came out to play
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This rather resplendent Russell was on duty
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Alco on tips
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Willi again
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Willi in the forest
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Mountain scene - express passenger train and a dieselworking high up
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On shed
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Full rake
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Little John coming out again after diesel fuel
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Victory on afternoon goods
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Afternoon life, as Russell and Alco were both running freights on the Main, hurrying to and fro
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Little John on tippers
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Fee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the burning meths off a loco's bum...
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Russell again...
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Vixen doing the final return of the day back from Port Erin...
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While Alco cleared up the yards for home...
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Calling in at Ballasalla
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Victory cooling down
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Victory cooling down
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Vixen on shed after a day's work
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Hope you enjoyed!