ALLOW me to give you advanced warning, dear reader, of a distinct amount of self-indulgence within the following feature. Whilst the telling of locomotive histories is a familiar part of The Railway Magazine’s editorial content, be them GWR ‘Castles’ or lesser known industrial types, this article is slightly different as the loco in question is owned by a member of The RM’s editorial team.
So although one could say that this is a text book case of the deputy editor abusing and exploiting his position, the fact that the now unique loco has led a varied and interesting existence, has its own following, and also turns 80 years old this month, will hopefully excuse the author for putting his loco in the spotlight.