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Launch of LMS Jinty 47493

Ex-LMS Jinty 47493 was officially launched into service on the Spa Valley Railway on March 14th 2004 and despite the presence of rain throughout the day, a good time was had by everyone who attended. The day was the culmination of an overhaul that has taken 3 years, carried out by the engineering team at Tunbridge Wells West. The locomotive should see regular service on the railway this coming season.

Jinty 47493 waits at Tunbridge Wells West with its' first service train following overhaul. Photo © M. Dives

47493 runs round its' train at Groombridge. Photo © M. Dives

47493 runs round its' train at Groombridge. Due to the ongoing works on the bridge in the background of the photo meant that Class 33 33063 was employed on shunting movements here throughout the day. Photo © M. Dives

47493 pulls the train back into the platform at Groombridge having changed ends. Photo © M. Dives

47493 waits for departure at High Rocks - Photo © M. Dives

Owner Barry Buckfield (left) with SVR Chairman Jon Nye during the official re-dedication of 47493 on March 14th - Photo © M. Dives

Wildlife artist David Shepherd breaks a bottle of champagne over 47493's hook during the official rededication of the locomotive at 1pm on March 14th - Photo © M. Dives

Following the rededication of 47493 Barry Buckfield (left), David Shepherd and SVR Chairman Jon Nye line-up in front of 47493 - Photo © M. Dives

47493 buffers up to its' train at Tunbridge Wells West - Photo © D. Hutson

47493 arrives at Groombridge with a train from Tunbridge Wells West - Photo © D. Hutson

47493 draws back into Groombridge platform having run round its' train - Photo © D. Hutson

Last Updated 11 July 2004. ©M. Dives