The driver of LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0 No. 8624 looks on, as staff at the newly commissioned turntable, struggle to rotate it. The inaugural use of the turntable had occurred in the morning, with the 04 turned in front of TV cameras, but the 8F proved to be quite problematic. Seen here at the GCR during their Autumn Steam Gala on 7th October 2011, the weight of the 8F was thought to be the cause of the problem, and the loco was finally removed after some considerable period, without being turned.
Kev Gregory       

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