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Written by Ian
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Monday, 27 October 2008 09:53 |
 | As the remaining engineering works come to close to an end, Bon-Accord has received her first new coat of shiny gloss paint - As any fan of RW Awdry knows, a new coat of paint is reward indeed for a being a "Really Useful Engine" and we are increasingly excited about seeing a complete and restored Bon-Accord back in steam. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 02 November 2008 22:28 |
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Written by Ian White
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 22:14 |
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 Bon-Accord, former Aberdeen Gas Works Steam Locomotive, is now fully restored! Originally built in 1897, Bon-Accord is back in steam for the first time since 1964. She can now be seen at the Royal Deeside Railway (Milton of Crathes, Aberdeenshire).
First Passenger Steam Dates :
24th July, and 14th, 21st & 22nd August 2010 |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 July 2010 23:37 |
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Written by Ian White
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Monday, 31 May 2010 00:00 |
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On Sunday 9th May 2010, Jim Bramwell died while hill-walking with friends.
Jim was a central part of the restoration team working on Bon-Accord over the past decade. His leadership, great engineering skill, and friendship will be greatly missed.
In words of another member of restoration team:
“I don’t think there is a single area of Bon Accord that Jim has not had a hand in. His energy, range of skills and capability never ceased to amaze me”.
Sadly, Jim died just a few days before Bon-Accord’s inaugural steaming at the Royal Deeside Railway. After discussion it was decided to go ahead with the test run – the first time Bon-Accord had travelled under her own steam power since 1964. The day became a tribute to Jim and his tremendous part in the restoration of Bon-Accord. Throughout the day, the word was "If only Jim could see this ". |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 July 2010 23:08 |
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Written by Ian White
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 11:37 |
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Bon-Accord will shortly been moving to its new purpose built shed at the Milton of Crathes, Aberdeenshire. After a long wait for planning approval a temporary, safe storage building has been built at the station area of the Royal Deeside Railway. This will be Bon-Accord’s new home. We are looking forward to seeing her in steam during the 2010 railway season. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 18 February 2010 11:55 |
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Written by Andy
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 22:54 |
 | Unfortunately, the Bon-Accord website was the subject of an attack by hackers. Whilst this was more of a mischevious attack than a malicious one, the decision was made to use that as a good excuse to give the website a totally new and fresh look. It has, unfortunately taken some time, but we're back now  To mark the return of the site we've added 80 all-new photos from a bygone era of Bon-Accord and her sister locomotives, along with new photos of the old Aberdeen Gas Works to our new Gallery |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 27 November 2008 23:28 |
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