5700 Class - 5753 - BR Black Early Emblem - DCC Sound Fitted Exclusive Locomotives 7827 Lydham Manor was one

7827 Lydham Manor was one of five members of the class to be prepared to work the Royal Train and associated empty stock duties in August 1963 as well as being the first of the ex-Barry Island 78XXs to return to steam

three different manufacturers’ names above the door

DRSL 92740

the fan speed is fully programmed to simulate accurate motion

which ended that same year

5700 Class - 5753 - BR Black Early Emblem - DCC Sound Fitted Exclusive Locomotives 7827 Lydham Manor was oneBuilt GWR at Swindon during April 1929. This 5700 was one of 30 locomotives built as part of Lot 238. As with all GWR built 5700s it was fitted with cast iron numberplates that were painted off yellow to represent brass. New to Old Oak Common it would soon transfer to Southall where it would spend the rest of its working life until withdrawal on the 14th of September 1959. Some say that after withdrawal, 5753 went on to work on an Island just off the