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GCR 40th Anniversary Event

The GCR is holding a 40th Anniversary Event on 2nd and 3rd of September, to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the closure of the GCR.

45305 will be in action at this weekend, which promises a great line up of motive power and a very special weekend.

By Info | Monday, July 24, 2006 | Tags : 45305

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