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            GWR 4-6-0 5029 'Nunney Castle' coupled with 57311 and 57002 and support coach approach Abbotswood Junction near Worcester on 18-4-25. 

The working is the 5Z29 1027 Taunton to Crewe H.S. and running 17 minutes late. 5029 had previously worked the special 1Z29 0750 Kingswear (For Dartmouth) to Taunton [along with 57311. Conditions particularly in Devon were pretty rough, see Peter Doel's photo on flickr for evidence of this!

5029 Nunney Castle, has worked her first mainline charter  since 2015. Working a private special for her owner and the head of Locomotive Services Ltd Nigel Hoskins.

Ref: IMG_0992 18-4-25

Taken on: April 18, 2025

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Camera: Canon EOS 750D, f/11.0, 1/400 sec, 170mm, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 750D
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	170mm
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
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