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Trophies from the Crimean War, they were sacrificed to the war effort in 1940. Photo by...

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Parked up alongside ex-Western National Bristol LS5G RTT 953 from 1955, then in use by a...

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Uploaded on Dec 5, 2011

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At Haigh Hall, Wigan, on a trip from Warrington, with son Phil posing in front. The...

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Uploaded on Dec 5, 2011

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On the pumps at the service station on Cantril Farm estate. Once, returning to the bus...

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Uploaded on Dec 5, 2011

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Parked up at Chester Zoo

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Pictured on RAF Burtonwood airfield after probably its fastest journey yet - under tow from Masons...

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Uploaded on Dec 5, 2011

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Caught leaving Springs Branch Depot, Spring View, Wigan is 08 shunter 08662, with its centre wheels...

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Uploaded on Nov 8, 2011

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By 7 the next morning we were ready for the 5+-hour drive to the Tunnel at Calais, leaving Falcon to ride out the winter at Blain.

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Uploaded on Nov 4, 2011

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The incoming water causes quite a stir in the lock chamber. Despite John's best efforts Falcon will...

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John prepares to hook the mooring line over the waiting hook of the keeper.

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Falcon entering the lock cut leading to la Paudais lock. The lock is just a short walk from Blain.

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Accessing the locks ahead by road is not always easy - so I left them to it until they neared Blain.

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Less than 15 minutes after entering the lock, Falcon is on her way again.

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A curious dog gazes at John on Falcon as the keeper goes to take the stern rope off Alan, after securing the forward line around a bollard.

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Uploaded on Nov 4, 2011

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I waited at the lock to assist the keeper. Falcon came into view sooner than expected. The symbols...

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Whilst Alan and John motored up the river, I went by car to the first lock they would...

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The principal moorings at Guenrouet are emptied completely for the summer, to allow the maximum...

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Uploaded on Nov 4, 2011

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