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Rescued 'loco' returns to rails (BBC News)

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Old 21st September 2008, 16:03
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Rescued 'loco' returns to rails (BBC News)

A steam engine is to take to the rails in Somerset after being rescued from a scrap yard.

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Old 21st September 2008, 18:09
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Great news another scrapped loco saved from the cutters torch, and well done to all the people who have worked so hard restoring her.
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Great to see this being reported on TV!
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Great news another scrapped loco saved from the cutters torch, and well done to all the people who have worked so hard restoring her.
We think alike. We can never have too many locos preserved. Well done to all involved.
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The end result is a credit to everyone involved. All the best.
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