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Bon-Accord makes her public debut!

Posted by John Williamson on Saturday 24 July 2010

Veteran Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 saddle tank "Bon-Accord" made her long-awaited public debut after restoration, on the 24th July when she provided the motive power for the railway's scheduled services. This is the first time she has been in productive use since she was withdrawn from service with the old Aberdeen City Corporation in 1964.

Fine weather, and a healthy visitor turn-out ensured that the locomotive's efforts were widely appreciated, especially by the younger members of the public. The attendance no doubt, was helped by advance press coverage in the local "Press and Journal" and also in the BBC's web site (Click here: Bon_Accord on the BBC).

Needless to say there was also a large turn-out of RDRPS members, for many of whom this was the culmination of years of dedicated effort.

Below is a selection of images (in no particular order) which will hopefully give you a flavour of what was a very enjoyable day.







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