With some twenty minutes in hand and with it absolutely teaming with rain Andy and I decided to take shelter in the superb Higley Engine House museum. Unfortunately, this was not enough time to explore this excellent SVR attraction that was full of interesting locomotives and artefacts. In this view, the gargantuan proportions of the former Longmoor Military Railway 2-10-0 War Department 600 'Gordon' dominates the scene. Somewhat dwarfed is 4MT 80079, LMS 3F 47383 and in the background is Ivatt Class 2 number 64443. It's a shame that we had so little time to explore the museum further as it really did look to be a fantastic new addition to the line's attractions.
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