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New £25,000 appeal to steam Nos. 7802 and 7812 this year

THE Erlestoke Manor Fund (EMF) has announced plans to have both its Collett ‘Manors’ – Nos. 7802 Bradley Manor and 7812 Erlestoke Manor – back in traffic during this year, if the appropriate funding is forthcoming.

Both locomotives are currently at Tyseley Locomotive Works, where No. 7812

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