8th May 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of the VE Day, which took place on the 8th May 1945. To commemorate this poignant moment in European history, I put together this VE Day Gala, featuring a selection of wartime themed locomotives and rolling stock.
Loco List;
Steam
Ex SR USA ‘Dock Tank’ 0-6-0T, No. 30069
GWR 5600 Class 0-6-2T, No. 6623
Ex GWR 2251 Class 0-6-0, No. 2277
GWR 4900 Class 4-6-0, No. 4936 “Kinlet Hall”
NE Class O6 2-8-0 (LMS 8F) – No. 7675 – Fitted with USA Chime Whistle
LMS Streamlined Coronation Class 4-6-2, No. 6243 “City of Lancaster”
LNER P2 Class 2-8-2, No. 2001 “Cock O’ The North”
SR Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2, No. 21C1 “Chanel Packet”
Diesel
W^D Diesel Shunter 0-6-0, No. 17
All Sound Recording used are from my collection, from various railway visits.
Hope you enjoy!