This section of the site is provided in partnership with The Swindon Society and The Richard Jefferies Society. It enables you to see how the surrounding area used to look and learn more about your town. We are adding value by providing a current photograph taken as far as possible from the same position. The project involves a fair bit of detective work, so if you can add or correct information, please get in touch. This is your site, so if you would like to get involved in extending this project, please let us know.
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| GWR, Locomotive, 'Raglan Castle' |
Locomotive No.5008 'Raglan Castle' on the 'Home Trainer' the nickname for this unique feature of the Works. This testing plant allowed the locomotives to be run at high speed. |
May 1, 1928 |
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| GWR, Locomotive, 'Pendennis Castle' |
Locomotive 4-4-0 No.3253 'Pendennis Castle'. Note no date is given so we estimated one. |
June 1, 1900 |
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| GWR, Locomotive, 'Pannier Tank' |
Locomotive 0-6-0 'Pannier Tank' No.7400 built for use on Auto Trains. Note no date is given so we estimated one. |
June 1, 1930 |
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| GWr, Locomotive, 'Pannier Tank' |
Locomotive 0-6-0 No.9400 'Pannier Tank' being restored at the Works 'A' shop prior to being installed at the GWR Museum. |
June 1, 1962 |
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| GWR, Locomotive, 'Old Town Bunk' |
Locomotive No. 6322 'Old Town Bunk' ran from Swindon Junction Station to Swindon Town Station, pictured outside 'A' shop in the 1960's. |
June 1, 1962 |
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