NIR 458 preserved

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458 and the never used Gatwick driving trailer 8918 have been acquired by Downpatrick. 8918 arrived this morning and 788 will go this afternoon with the other two cars going tomorrow.Note that 458 is not currently in running order and won't be in time for the diesel gala on 18/10

 

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458 and the never used Gatwick driving trailer 8918 have been acquired by Downpatrick. 8918 arrived this morning and 788 will go this afternoon with the other two cars going tomorrow.Note that 458 is not currently in running order and won't be in time for the diesel gala on 18/10

Will a Class 80 be joining it?

 

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Will a Class 80 be joining it?

Hopefully yes but not until the new MPV replaces the sandite train which will not be for at least a year

 

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458 has worked a return trip to Downpatrick Junction and one to Inch Abbey today aftet G611 dwrailed on an empty train. Written in power car