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Working on GWR BCK no 6705

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Steam Trust volunteer Peter Thompson on 25 April 2017 cleaning the steam heat gauge from the brakevan of GWR BCK no 6705 prior to refitting – and using an
impromptu seat provided by a loco wheelset. Picture by Chris Austin

 

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Steam Trust volunteers Greg McNelly and Roger Legg (top) unsealing the gangway door at the Minehead end of GWR BCK no 6705 on 25 April 2017 before
refurbishing and rehanging it and fitting the gangway bellows. Picture by Chris Austin

 

 

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