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TfW names a Class 197 unit "Penarth Pier"

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It may not get to Penarth but will get a lot nearer to it than 001 or 004 will get to their namesakes (Philadelphia Robin and Vancouver Red Dragon)!

There is a chance that both units at some point may get to within 100 yards of their namesakes while at Wrexham General during the regular visits of the owners to Wrexham FC with both locations adjacent to each other :)
 

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A bit odd to name a Class 197 Penarth Pier, as it will go nowhere near the Penarth branch.
My thoughts too, seeing that the line is operated by 756s.

It would entirely make sense to name a 756 after Penarth Pier or Whitmore Bay etc
 

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