Big Engine Weekend/Goodbye to 47575

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Big Engine Weekend/Goodbye to 47575

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Hey all,

Went up to the ELR for the Big Engine Weekend. Most of my pictures are of the diesels. Was a good run for 47575, true monster :D Shame shes being scrapped really :cry: Good day all in all! Phots in usual place:

http://chris159.fotopic.net/

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Why's she being scraped? She looks like theres nothing wrong!
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Being scrapped for parts.

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what a waste of an abousltly fantastic loco. seems to be in good nick too.
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It's absolutely knackered with electrical faults actually.
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oh ok. Looked pretty good compared to other locos you see in sidings that aren't going to be scrapped
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External condition isn't always everything - plus shes more valuable as spares to keep Rivieras fleet going.

Its only thanks to the ELR and Riviera lads shes ran in 'preservation' at all.

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"Never judge a motor by its looks" this quote comes in better use for first time car buyers.
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