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How many of these Walton-le-Dale beasts are still in “captivity” Chris ? Cheers Dennis.Several, Dennis, in various states. BVB 457H was the first to be restored, I think, finished in 1991, plus AMH 540H was restored back into its original Pickord’s livery, albeit with rather different running gear. WAN 183G, ex-RTITB, is now masquerading as a Pickford’s ballast tractor.
There’s the ex-Barrratt unit, WWT 909G, fully restored, and also ex-Pickford’s units WGC 625G (with a Mk.2 cab) and WYO 314H (currently for sale as a chassis cab) and WYO 309H last heard of under restoration. Pickford’s EMD 516J was in one piece a year or two ago. The Graham Adams unit, minus its second steer, is owned by a gentleman who also has an ex-ICI tractor, whilst there are examples at a secret location on the Welsh border and at Rush Green.
So, not many, but four are up, running and rallying, whilst WYO 314H seems to be almost there, with its new coat pf paint.
Thanks for the info Chris ! about as rare as “hens teeth” then ! Cheers Dennis.