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One-off test bed for the Class 58 engine, 47901 is at Bristol Bath Road on 23 November 1982
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One-off test bed for the Class 58 engine, 47901 is at Bristol Bath Road on 23 November 1982

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  • One-off test bed for the Class 58 engine, 47901 is at Bristol Bath Road on 23 November 1982
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