Class 14 D95XX Teddy Bears

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jules
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Class 14 D95XX Teddy Bears

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A few of the guys at the D&EPG http://www.depg.org on the West Somerset Railway (from our "Small Engine Division") are currently putting together a book, which they are intending to be the fullest history yet of the Class 14 / D95XX, latterly known as Teddy Bears.

If any of you have information, memories, sightings / gen / pictures from the past - I'd be very happy to receive it here :D

Details of specific locos / dates / locations / workings would be particularly welcome. We are also interested in their post-BR careers, as over half the class ended up being sold for further industrial use. Bath Road had a sizeable allocation of Class 14s in the early 60s, so I'm hoping some of our senior regulars could share their experiences of working with them.

Many thanks!

Here's one of D&EPG's Class 14s to get you all going ...

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Post by tonyperks »

D9500 spent some time doing trips on the Dursley Branch, During 1966, also D9502 was used on the Thornbury Branch on 3rd aug '65 on the trip working.
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Post by Andrew »

There is one pictured on Bath Road here http://bristol-rail.co.uk/wiki/File:Bat ... 1965-1.jpg
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Post by trafalgar45682 »

They could sometimes be found on Barrow Road Shed in 1965 as it had a wheeldrop. They looked most out of place.
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