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« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2019, 21:55:24 »

A grand day was had at a very breezy Long Rock TMD (Traction Maintenance Depot). I'll post a selection of photos here tomorrow. In the mean time, all those I took can be viewed in my Photobucket at the following link. Rough and ready, no editing, some duplicates.

http://s598.photobucket.com/user/bignosemac/library/Long%20Rock%20Open%20Day%2013%20April%202019


Roll on next years depot open day.... somewhere in Devon!
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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2019, 22:07:33 »

Yes I’ve heard Exeter and Laira want to get in on the act. 
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2019, 22:11:35 »

Laira would be fantastic.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2019, 22:40:01 »

Laira would be fantastic.

Agreed, given the space Laira has it would make an awesome location for a depot open day. Seems this could become an annual event!
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« Reply #19 on: April 14, 2019, 16:14:23 »

A selection of images from the open day.



























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« Reply #20 on: April 14, 2019, 21:24:54 »

Didn't go due to poorly arm. Was delighted to see the son of the Solomon Browne's Assistant Mechanic Nigel Brockman, Martin, taking a lead role in the naming of the IET (Intercity Express Train), in some of the online coverage.

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« Reply #21 on: April 14, 2019, 21:45:36 »

It was a great day out and have to agree with BNM about the wind!

Here's my input: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132934438@N06/sets/72157679876648968

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