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The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust News

How the Trust Began - John Besley the originator of the scheme (and not to be confused with John Beesley of footplate clothing & equipment supplies!) writes about the germination of the idea behind building the next BR Standard class 3 tank engine, 82045.

 

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