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Fenchurch on track for 150th birthday in July

THE Bluebell Railway is aiming to complete the overhaul of LBSCR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T No. 55 Fenchurch in time for its 150th birthday in July, despite delays caused by the pandemic.

Designed by William Stroudley, was built in 1872 initially as part of a batch of six, but due to their success the class eventually numbered 50.

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