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“Brilliant” (BW 71701) Frigate class

Seen her at Watford Locks. October 1985

Photo courtesy of P.Coburn

Seen here in 1991 at Macclesfield

Photo’s by Dan

Seen here in 1992 at Macclesfield

Seen here at Acton Bridge base, July 1994

Seen here when at Norbury Junction when “Crocus” with Anglo Welsh, July 2001

Seen here at Great Haywood, as “Crocus” with Anglo Welsh, April 2002

Built in/for: 1985
Steelwork & fitout by: Black Prince
Engine: Lister 2 cylinder, air-cooled
Bases include: Welford, Stoke-on-Trent, Acton bridge
Last year: 1994
Became: “Crocus”, Anglo Welsh