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    Tag: LMS ‘Black 5’ No. 45305 ‘Alderman A.E. Draper’

    45305 at Quorn Passenger

    Special farewell event announced in Loughborough for Black 5 steam locomotive

    With the days limited before LMS Black 5 No. 5305 bows out of service pending overhaul, the 5305 Locomotive Association has announced a farewell event…
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    Michael Holden 6 October, 2021
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    Black bird in the cab of black 5 45305

    Blackbird lays eggs inside cab of Black 5 steam locomotive

    The locomotive roster for the upcoming First Hurrah Gala at the Great Central Railway will have to make some alterations after a blackbird was found w…
    michael
    Michael Holden 26 May, 2021
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    45305 Alderman E Draper at Loughborough sheds on the Great Central Railway

    Great Central Railway – first experience as a steam locomotive cleaner – whats it like?

    We take a look at what life is like for a volunteer locomotive cleaner at the Loughborough Sheds on the Great Central Railway
    michael
    Michael Holden 27 February, 2020
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    45305

    Steam locomotive 45305 on Polar Express duties today

    LMS 'Black 5' No. 45305 Alderman E Draper will be on the mainline today as it hauls the Polar Express.
    michael
    Michael Holden 23 November, 2019
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    45305 taking on water

    Steam locomotive in Birmingham TODAY!

    LMS 'Black 5' No. 45305 Alderman E Draper will be making its return to the mainline today as it hauls the first Polar Express.
    michael
    Michael Holden 22 November, 2019
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    45305 taking on water

    Steam locomotive 45305 set for Great Central gala appearance

    The Great Central Railway has announced that LMS Black 5 No. 45305 is set to return to steam at their upcoming Last Hurrah gala.
    michael
    Michael Holden 7 November, 2019
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