Swindon Rail Festival September 2008


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Swindon Rail Festival September 2008

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This video covers the seventh annual festival to take place at the STEAM Museum at Swindon. The theme of the weekend was all things Great Western and the star attraction was 9F 92220 Evening Star, the last steam locomotive built for British Railways at the Swindon Works in 1960. This loco has been brought down to replace 6000 King George V which will travel to the NRM in York shortly. Also seen is guest of honour Mr Pete Waterman.I have included some of the static exhibits as well as those brought in for this popular event. Please enjoy

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