B473 - Rededication Ceremony 30 January 2010

London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) Class E4 0-6-2T tank, B473, was rededicated on 30 January 2010 following an overhaul at Sheffield Park Workshops. This gallery shows scenes from the rededication. A separate collection shows the engine in service.

This engine was formerly numbered 32473 and has also carried the name Birch Grove in the past. A further gallery contains photos of it's period in black livery.

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The residents of Birch Grove pose with their engine. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010. 131 This image was made available at the time in high resolution - please contact me for details.
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Ben Weatherall poses alongside B473. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 02
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
The crew pose alongside B473. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 07
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
Graham Flight (Chairman and Secretary, Bluebell Railway plc) says a few words. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 33
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
Father John Twisleton (Rector of St Giles Church, Horsted Keynes and Chaplain to the BPRS) addresses the crowd. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 48
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The Rector says prayers for the engine and those who travel with her. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 52
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
The Rector blesses B473. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 61
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
The Rector blesses B473. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 68
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
Ben Weatherall prepares to break the champagne. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 105
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
Aim.... Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 106
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
and Fire!.... Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 107
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
Watched by the Rector, Richard Harrison, representing the residents of Birch Grove, addresses the crowd. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 118
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
Richard Harrison, representing the residents of Birch Grove, addresses the crowd. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 122
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The crew watch the speeches. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 78
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
B473 at Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 15
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents
$Just a fraction too much steam on the footplate (soon resolved). Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010$
Just a fraction too much steam on the footplate (soon resolved). Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010
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B473 awaits the rededication ceremony. Horsted Keynes 30.01.2010 05
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR rededication birch grove residents