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    Kernow adds Eighties ‘Hoovers’

    Jun 11, 2018 2 minutes
    Review by Simon Bendall

    NEWLY released by Kernow Model Rail Centre are two limited edition Hornby Class 50s, the arrival of the exclusive ‘OO’ gauge models coinciding with the ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations of the English Electric Type 4s.

    Up first is No. 50010 in BR large logo blue (R3672) but sporting its unique all blue roof. By mid 1983, the loco’s paintwork was in a poor state so it was sent to Landore for a repaint. However, the Welsh depot lacked a supply of Rail grey so opted to outshop the ‘Hoover’ in early August with a blue roof instead. This was retained throughout 1984 before No. 50010 was called to Doncaster Works for an intermediate overhaul, it emerging in April 1985 with a grey roof once again.

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