30075 arrives on the Mid-Hants Railway 18th August 2009

Following time expiry of the East Somerset Railway's contract to operate 30075, Moveright International collected Project 62's Yankee Tank from the Tanker Sidings at Cranmore on the evening of Friday 14th August 2009. A new base for 30075 has been arranged at the Mid-Hants Railway (the "Watercress Line") and, following their highly successful "Thomas" event, 30075 was delivered to Alresford and unloaded on the morning of Tuesday 18th August.

30075 on 14th August 2009 in the Cranmore Tanker Sidings

Alresford Station on the Mid-Hants Railway

19th August - 30075 awaits transfer to Ropley

30075 with PMV behind

Front view detailing smokebox and 71I shed code

71I being the code for Southampton Docks

Classic USA Class outline with three domes (two are for sand)

This time a view looking towards the fireman's side

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