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Jack

Jack is a diesel locomotive which was used at the underground munitions store at RAF Chilmark in Wiltshire.

I am writing to say thank you on behalf of the residents of Galsworthy Nursing Home for a most enjoyable day we spent with you. Many thanks for all your co-operation and help throughout the day.

Julie Nicholls

Jack is a diesel mechanical locomotive which was used to haul munitions at the underground store at RAF Chilmark in Wiltshire. It is now used on maintenance trains, for shunting and on demonstration goods train on gala days.

A 48hp Ruston & Hornsby diesel, Jack was built circa 1939. it is named after the late Jack Hooker who masterminded much of the railway track laying at Hollycombe.

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