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  Roger Harris

  Posted: 17 April 2026, 14:14

  

  On a visit to Fitzgerald's storage yard on 16/4, it was noted that all the structures are in the process of being broken up and removed. Consequently, all the various trollies and trailers previously on top of the containers are now at ground level, including the three Mini 4-4 frames which were shotblasted and repainted, but unfortunately carry no form of identity of any kind. By checking back over the years when quite a number were upgraded / repaired on site, the only three that have not been seen since are 901154 (last noted 8/6/21), 901165 (last noted 7/8/20), and 901192 (last noted on 1/8/20). Does anybody know whether this conjecture is correct ? Also down on the ground is the infamous 011609 / 011611, and it is correct that 011609 is carried on one end, and 011611 on the front end. What is most noticeable however, is that the large NR sticker on the front of the trailer proclaims it to be 011611, and is printed as such !! The mystery deepens. Can somebody sort this one out finally ?

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  Ben Williams Editor

  Posted: 15 April 2026, 13:50

  Wonder if these Bruffs still survive at Rush Green Motors?

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  Andrew Johnson

  Posted: 14 April 2026, 16:18

  There is a photo on IOW on

  https://www.flickr.com/photos/martynhilbert/50433445351/in/photolist-2jQCAee

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  Andrew Johnson

  Posted: 14 April 2026, 16:13

  Build details HE 5617 of 1961

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  Alex Betteney

  Posted: 14 April 2026, 11:16

  

  Thanks Vince.

  Apparently this has returned to the K&ESR for further testing (was there by 1/4/2026)

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