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Green Arrow

Railways • 52m

This programme tells the story of one of Britain’s most impressive main line entertainers – Gresley “V2” No. 60800 Green Arrow. It first appeared in 1936 and was destined for heavy mixed traffic work throughout the London & North Eastern Railway system.

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