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BUTLER AT YOUR SERVICE

            This scene was part of a LCGB railtour 'The Great Central' which ran on 10-12-83
40028 formerly named Samaria had hauled the railtour to Loughborough. 
The tour commenced at Southport and was routed via Wigan Wallgate - Bolton - Manchester Victoria - Ashburys - Guide Bridge - Hyde - Romiley - Dore Curve - Derby - Loughborough 
Great Central Railway Class 11F or Improved Director Class is a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotive designed by John G. Robinson for passenger work. The LNER classified them as Class D11 from 1923. They were based on the earlier GCR Class 11E "Director" class (LNER D10).
The first member of the GCR Class 11F, No. 506 Butler-Henderson, was withdrawn from use by British Railways during 1960. It has been preserved as part of the UK National Collection and currently wears restored GCR colours. No. 506 is the only surviving GCR passenger locomotive.
The locomotive operated passenger trains on the preserved Great Central Railway in Leicestershire during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s but is now out of 'ticket'. 
The locomotive was placed on long term loan for static display at Barrow Hill Engine Shed, near Chesterfield, in 2005.


   

Taken in: UK / England / Charnwood District / Loughborough (show map)

Taken on: November 5, 2019

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