Some more images of the unit, being hauled by the air-braked visiting engines.
Imagine if it could run under it's own power as well?
#swanagerailway #dieselgala #heritagerailway #railway #train #diesel #electric #emu #class423 #gordonpettitt #slamdoor #restored #airbraked #bluesky #lovelyday
The beautifully restored BR Class 423 Slam-Door EMU No. 3417 'Gordon Pettitt' on it's first visit to Swanage in over a decade.
#swanagerailway #dieselgala #heritagerailway #railway #train #diesel #electric #emu #class423 #gordonpettitt #slamdoor #restored #airbraked #bluesky #lovelyday
Things did start with a bit of chaos, as one engine had to be replaced due to developing a fault.
#swanagerailway #dieselgala #norden #railwaystation #corfecastle #heritagerailway #train #diesels #gbrailfreight #class56 #class45 #class423 #gordonpettitt #chaos #fault #class20 #bluesky #lovelyday
Following on from the previous post, here's what we came for, Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala.
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Such a huge loss to the railway scene, Gordon was truly one of a kind. My thoughts are with his family and friends #GordonPettitt #RIP
We’re deeply saddened to announce that Gordon Pettitt passed away on 31st March. He was charming, knowledgeable, supportive; a manager of the old school.
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him.
#GordonPettitt #RIP
British Rail blue 4VEP 3417 at London Waterloo in front of the former Eurostar platforms. The front two coaches are visible with 88 on the head code display and 3417 above the drivers window. Below the drivers side window is a large silver British Rail double arrows and the Southern Region coach number.
The rear of 3417 under the glass roof at the far end of London Waterloo. The 3417 number can be seen above the second man’s window with the 4 VEP type next to the brake pipes below the second man’s window. Below the side cab window is a large silver British Rail double arrows and the southern region unit number. On the right side of the image is the cab side of one of the Class 73 locomotives that moved 3417 from Strawberry Hill depot.
3417’s name plate reading Gordon Pettitt in silver text on a red background. Below the name plate is a smaller plate with the description of the naming.
A lower down view of 3417 looking up at the tower blocks that have been built alongside the former Eurostar platforms. The head code display on the front of 3417 reads 88 and 3417 is above the drivers window. Below the side cab window is a large silver British Rail double arrows and the Southern Region unit number.
1 year since @gordon3417.bsky.social returned to Waterloo after many years of restoration. #GordonPettitt
