D3739 - 08572 - "08731"

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Ex BR Class 08s of the Somerset Quarries

08572 by then numbered 08731 is pictured at Merehead Stone Terminal on 21st June 2008. Although having had various components removed by then it clear from the solebar that this locomotive was originally numbered below D3866-08699   Andrew Cameron

Arrived Merehead Stone Terminal in August 2003 as a source of spares. Had short periods at LH Group Services, Barton-under-Needwood and the Bodmin Steam Railway where various parts were removed. Remains despatched to J. W. Ransome, Frome for scrap in March 2009.

Further details about this locomotive are given under D3739 - 08572 and D3899 - 08731

Sightings for D3739 - 08572 - "08731"

Loco Location Date Seen by
08572 LH Group Services, Barton-under-Needwood 14/03/2004 Vince
08572 LH Group Services, Barton-under-Needwood 28/03/2004 Vince
08572 LH Group Services, Barton-under-Needwood 13/04/2004 Vince
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 19/05/2005 Peter Harris
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 05/06/2005 John Lewis
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 11/07/2005 Terry Irons
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 29/10/2006 Martin Harrison
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 22/04/2007 RO 2007 page 380
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 05/05/2007 Martin Harrison
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 21/06/2008 Dave Higson
08572 Merehead Stone Terminal 22/06/2008 Martin Harrison
08572 Bodmin General 15/08/2008 Robert Latham
08572 Bodmin General 27/08/2008 R Tranmer
08572 Wincanton, A303 Eastbound 29/08/2008 Carl Watson

 

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