WD 132 'Sapper', East Lancashire Railway Debut

Another addition to the home fleet here in the form of a WD Austerity 132 'Sapper'. The loco is here for the rest of 2011 and possibly a little longer. Its strong too, considering its size. 6 coaches behind the drawbar today, this will be a useful addition to the fleet.

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[kawasaki5187]

Great stuff, is 1.36 Irwell Vale ?

[irwellsteam]

@kawasaki5187 yes, just on a path at the side of the line going towards stubbins

[MrRyan60]

Who owns the Sapper? If you know

[irwellsteam]

@MrRyan60 nope, sorry. I know where she was last overhauled, the flour mill, but all i can find further than that is "private owner"

[howarth004]

Looks a good energetic little Loco

[irwellsteam]

@howarth004 certainly is. its put me through my paces already trying to get to photo locations before it arrives. cracking sight and sound nonetheless

[kawasaki5187]

@irwellsteam Thanks, we had a walk and used the subway there to look at the bridge on the Accrington line

[MrRyan60]

@IrwellSteam Thanks for the reply

[Mallard971]

Yay small engines day today see you there sapper

[iantrack]

Great loco pity about the fibreglass gas producer chimney though.