GWR 175 Didcot Gala
Part 3: 3rd May 2010


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In May 2010, the Great Western Society held a gala event at Didcot Railway Centre to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the Great Western Railway. This was one of the highlights in the GWR 175 celebrations across the country. Here we present a gallery of photographs taken by the author at the event. (Alex Naughton Collection)

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Photo: A busy scene outside the Engine Shed with 7808 Cookham Manor, Mogul 5322, 5051 Earl Bathurst and 5900 Hinderton Hall on shed. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: Two Pannier Tanks 3650 and 3738 on display in the Engine Shed. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: GWR Pannier Tank 9466 (visitor) poses on a goods train alongside the Engine Shed. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: GWR Large Prairie No 4144 on display in the turntable area. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 3717 City of Truro (visitor) on display with the vintage train at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: GWR 0-6-2T No 6697 on display near the turntable at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: GWR Small Prairie 2-6-2T No 5572 on display near the turntable at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 3717 City of Truro (visitor) makes a fine sight with the vintage train. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: GWR Autotank 0-4-2T No 1450 (visitor) on the branch line taking a break between duties. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A general view of Didcot Halt station on the branch line. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 3717 City of Truro (visitor) poses with the vintage train near the turntable at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor) on the turntable at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: Another view of 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor) on the turntable. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: GWR Autotank No 1450 (visitor) awaits departure from the transfer shed "Burlescombe" station on the branch line at Didcot.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 7827 Lydham Manor (visitor), 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 on shed at Didcot.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A classic portrait view of 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A fine view of 7808 Cookham Manor on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 on shed at Didcot.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A general view of the Engine Shed from the Coaling Stage with 7808 Cookham Manor, 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 on shed. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: Cardiff Railway 0-4-0ST No 1338 on display near the Coaling Stage at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: GWR Small Prairie 2-6-2T No 5521 (visitor) prepares to move off from the Coaling Stage as 1340 Trojan looks on.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A magnificent view of 3717 City of Truro (visitor) awaiting her next move at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: An impressive line up at Didcot with 7808 Cookham Manor, 3717 City of Truro (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 on shed. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A typical shed scene with 7808 Cookham Manor, 3717 City of Truro (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 7808 Cookham Manor, 3717 City of Truro (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst and 5900 Hinderton Hall make a fine line up at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A busy scene with 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall and 6998 Burton Agnes Hall on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 make a fine line up at Didcot.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A busy shed scene with 7808 Cookham Manor, 3717 City of Truro (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A typical shed scene with Pannier Tank 9466 (visitor), 7808 Cookham Manor, 3717 City of Truro (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: An impressive line up comprising 3717 City of Truro (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 7808 Cookham Manor is centrestage at Didcot with Pannier Tank 9466 (visitor) in the background. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 1340 Trojan on display by the Coaling Stage at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A general view of the Engine Shed from the Coaling Stage with 7808 Cookham Manor, 3717 City of Truro (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 making an impressive line up. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A classic general view of the Engine Shed with Mogul 5322 and 1340 Trojan by the Coaling Stage. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A busy shed scene at Didcot with 1340 Trojan, Mogul 5322, 7808 Cookham Manor, 3717 City of Truro (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 on shed. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A classic portrait view of GWR Mogul 2-6-0 No 5322 alongside the Engine Shed. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A timeless shed scene with Mogul 5322, 7808 Cookham Manor and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A busy scene outside the Engine Shed with Mogul 5322, 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst and 5900 Hinderton Hall on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: Another busy scene with 7827 Lydham Manor (visitor), Mogul 5322, 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A timeless scene with 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed at Didcot.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: An impressive line up of the Great Western's finest with Mogul 5322, 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 3717 City of Truro (visitor) by the Coaling Stage as 1340 Trojan looks on. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: 3717 City of Truro (visitor) is recoaled at the Coaling Stage. (3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A busy scene with Mogul 5322, 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor) and 5051 Earl Bathurst on shed.
(3rd May 2010)

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Photo: A final view of the impressive line up with 7808 Cookham Manor, 5029 Nunney Castle (visitor), 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5900 Hinderton Hall, 6998 Burton Agnes Hall and Heavy Goods 3822 on shed at Didcot. (3rd May 2010)

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