https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TjPdjFXImgThe early history of the West Somerset Railway could have been completely different, if those in charge before the re-opening in 1976 had taken up the offer of three of these pannier tank locos "plus enough spares to make a fourth" for the princely sum of £700 each
At least they all got saved elsewhere. But I shudder every time I am reminded of this lost opportunity