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GWS board decided not register any of its locomotives for mainline certification as it believed it would earn a more reliable income as a locomotive for hire on other heritage lines. In addition, the GWS felt the costly installation of electronic equipment, and other modifications required for mainline running, would denigrate its original and authentic appearance.
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Westbury shed, bookshop owner Mike Higson, who was interested in purchasing a steam locomotive, was able to conclude a deal with British Railways to buy 4079 for £1,750. Arrangements were then made for it to be moved to Swindon for repairs to the damage caused and a
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Australia on 14 October 1994 before it was put in storage. Hamersley Iron were not prepared to pay a repair bill of 240,000
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editor Nick Pigott, who had Adrian
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