IoW. 34. 1964/09/03, 3. No. W22 "Brading" is just performing the "gravity run-round" at Cowes station. Because of restricted space the engine release points were well back up the platform, so the engine propelled the empty stock past the turnout and the handbrake was applied on the coaches. The engine then ran round while the handbrake was released on the stock which then ran by gravity to the bufferstops. The engine then followed the stock and recoupled ready for departure. This is the 12:24 train to Ryde Pier Head on Thursday 3rd September 1964.
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