Argyll, Cow Catchers and Cheddar

[Chris Bird]

Hi folks
Well the title says most of it: a Roundhouse Argyll, now proudly wearing Swift sixteen cow catchers (which I think suit it rather well), hauling four heavy Cheddar coaches at the SLR. Roy Wood is showing masterful driving of this powerful loco that hauled about 28lbs with barely a slip.
You can see it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zIF1_7uyy8
There is even some bunker first running at the end of the video.....or for those who don't like videos, here are a couple of a snaps.
Cheers
Chris

 

[a98087]

Wow, she's a real beauty


Dan

 

[Chris Bird]

Thanks Dan
She used to be gamboge green and I even thought of moving her on, but the simple black paint job makes all the difference for me. The cow catchers work for me, though I am not sure Rob will keep making them....
Cheers
Chris

 

[garrymartin]

She looks a lot more "butch" for want of a better word, in her black livery and with the cowcatchers in position. Another super film too

 

[Chris Bird]

Thanks Garry - and yes, 'Butch' is a good description
Cheers
Chris