Sir Nigel Gresley at Steamtown in 1989. Major repairs; driving wheels off

This video captures a visit to Steamtown in August 1989, featuring a number of historic locomotives including 4498 undergoing major repairs with its driving wheels removed. The footage includes a walk through the shed, views of several locomotives such as Bahamas, Lord Nelson, Hurricane, 5407, and 44871, as well as a LMS Shunter 7047. The recording also shows rides on two trains within the depot and a tour of the sheds, with mention of two towers possibly for water and coal. Other traction in the yard includes locomotives from the 31 and 47 classes.

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