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HFF Newport Wales October 1968

The huge mountain of scrap at Cashmore's scrap yard on East Dock Road in Newport dwarfs British Railways 3MT 2-6-2 tank 82031 waiting its turn to die. Bundles of boiler tubes are neatly stacked but the cylinders & steam chests from unknown engines litter the pile behind. This was my only visit to Cashmores and all the steam had gone by year's end.

A twist in the tale is that, although all of this class of locomotive were scrapped, today a group of enthusiasts are actually building a replica of a Class 3MT tank from scratch. 82045 is progressing well - see www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-feb26.html

HFF to everyone. A late posting but enjoy what's left of the day and have a great weekend.
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14 comments

Xata said:

HFF to you!
10 days ago

gezginruh said:

It is an interesting picture of this old locomotive! And some nice news about it by the link!
HFF and have a wonderful weekend,Pete!

Best wishes
Füsun
10 days ago

Mikus said:

Endstation und Neuanfang. HFF und ein sonniges Wochenende, Pete.
10 days ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

HFF Pete, have a nice weekend.
10 days ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Fascination capture Pete, I did Barry but never here!
HFF and a great weekend!
9 days ago

trester88 said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Pete!
9 days ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Excellent shot! HFF!
9 days ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal said:

HFF tardif,Pete.
9 days ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Interesting image and note; well taken Pete.
hFF
9 days ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

An intriguing glimpse of the old loco! I like that "dead slow":-) Belated HFF and a good weekend!
9 days ago

tiabunna said:

Interesting notes and image, Pete. Belated HFF, have a good weekend.
9 days ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

This reminds me of a place we saw near or in The Forest of Dean some 30+ years ago. A steam scrapyard with dozens of locomotives lined up for the kill. Many already had parts missing and although nearly all were showing their past hard life's and age some looked to be almost new. I always remember one of the engines had a pleading note painted on the side of the boiler -"Please save me!" A heartbreaking moment for us. I suspect that one or two might have been saved but the rest - all put to sleep! - Thanks for sharing this my friend and the link too (good to know that their legacy lives on.)

Best Wishes and belated HFF. Herb
8 days ago

Dimas Sequeira said:

Interesting glimpse onto a railway scrap yard! Belated HFF, Pete!
8 days ago

Scott Holcomb said:

HFF
In Jamestown California there is a Locomotive Geriatric Center located at the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. It is not as immense as the National Railway Museum in York, UK, but is worthy of a visit (and ride on a steam locomotive).
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