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Garswood Hall Colliery

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No 1600 0-6-0ST ROBERT
No 1600 0-6-0ST ROBERT
Photo: . Ozy .
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Item #: 35710
Taken in Blackrod 2016

Thanks to Ted McAvoy for information received.

Comment by: . Ozy . on 21st March 2025 at 18:00

I wasn’t even aware of the existence of John Marrow’s engineering works until I was informed by Mr McAvoy.

What’s left of 1600 Robert may still reside there , but as the place is locked and unattended , it isn’t possible to ascertain with any degree of certainty at this juncture.

There is however what appears to be a complete 0-6-0 saddle tank loco on the yard .

This also is impossible to identify without gaining access to the premises .

The amazing thing is that I never even knew such a place existed within a few miles of my home .

Comment by: Cyril on 22nd March 2025 at 20:47

RiP Robert
Rust in Pieces.

Comment by: owd deputy on 22nd March 2025 at 22:34

That doesn't look like Garswood Hall Colliery as I remember it.

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