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Colin Rosenstiel · December 22nd 03, 12:42 AM posted to uk.transport.london

In article ,
(Jock Mackirdy) wrote:

In article ], Five Cats wrote:

I remember the engine being changed at Rickmansworth when we went on
holiday to my grandparents in Kent.

After the end of steam at Rickmansworth the 75?-year old ashpit burned
on for another ten years, in the same manner as a colliery tip.

Er, but steam continued to run on the Met for another 10 years, until
1971! Just not on passenger services.

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Colin Rosenstiel