The arrival of a 'namer' was always a cause for some excitement. They always seemed to carry a bit more kudos within the spotting fraternity. This is the attractive nameplate of 45006 'Honourable Artillery Company' sitting in the sun at Bristol Temple Meads. It would have been heading a regional NE-SW working of some kind, does anybody have any further information? Looking at this image, you can almost hear the Sulzer engine running a little unevenly, as they did at idle, with its side panels vibrating whilst waiting for the 'Right Away'!
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