The WD Austerity - War Heroes

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During the height of World War II, a need to provide additional motive power at the most desperate of times was answered by way of two rapidly developed classes of heavy freight locomotive, dubbed the Riddles Austerity 2-8-0 and 2-10-0s, machines that were otherwise generally unremarkable, but throughout their careers would see use all across the world, and even partake in some heroic actions during the line of duty.

Chapters:

0:00 - Preamble
0:41 - Wartime Needs
1:48 - WD 2-8-0
4:31 - WD 2-10-0
6:22 - Defenders of the Realm
7:33 - Sacrifice at Soham
9:18 - Post-War Duties
11:08 - Going Above and Beyond
13:42 - Preservation
15:55 - Conclusion

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