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Is this a photo you have colourised, Keith? They bring black-and-white photos to life! That is really lovely and so reminiscent of the last days of steam. I am so glad that steam railways still exist due to the work of enthusiasts.

Yes Irene, I colourised these last three photos. I’m never quite sure whenever I try to enhance and colourise photos, although I’m beginning to get an idea, as to just how they will turn out. I was pleased with these three. Thank you for your comment.

Top draw Keith, you are a marvel, you have made this photo come to life.

You have done an excellent job of a view I was very familiar with.It looks like it was taken from the steps of the iron bridge.Very well done Keith

I spotted the same l loco in woodhams scrap yard whie on holiday and i took a photo of it I understand it was bought and preserved

Thank you all for those generous comments, so pleased you like what I like.

Keith, I put some top quality B/W photos on Wigan World in Work then Printers. If you ever get the chance could you colourise them. I would be very grateful. Item numbers 9033, 18642, 18462, 19262, 20362.
I just thought I'd ask, but don't worry if you don't have the time to manage them.
They are photos of the Wigan Observer newspaper press at Wigan, that my late family was involved with.
Many thanks.

Correct Jaycee.It can be found on the Severn Valley Railway at Bridgnorth in Shropshire.It has just been overhauled again,so with a bit of luck it can run for another ten year.

Hi Colin, I will certainly look them up and give them 'a go', as they say. I will try them all and post the 'best one', any not posted I could send on to your email address if you wish.

Thank you ‘philbee' for the information about it being found at the Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth. I live relatively close and my two grandsons go to school at Bridgnorth. I shall make enquiries to see if they’d like to see a print of this photo.

That's great, many thanks Keith very much appreciated.

Hi Colin, all done (with varying success) except the last one (wrong number?). Will send on once I have your email address - Keith

Sorry Keith, the last one is 20367.
How do I send you my email address?
Many thanks.

Colin, perhaps if you contact Ron he could send it on to me.

Just an update on the above engine. I contacted Severn Valley Railway and they told me "Yes the loco is back in traffic again here following another overhaul and is now in LMS livery as 13268.
Please do drop the photo off to us, I’m sure the Stanier Mogul Fund would be very grateful.”
I live within 6 miles of the Railway so will drop it off in the next week.

Keith don't forget to get a photo of the engine for a comparison..

Will keep you posted Ron.