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First built in 1889 the locomotives were displaced by the larger M7 type from 1897 and the type went to secondary duties. 21 locomotives were to receive a second lease of life when they crossed the Solent and became the main source of motive power on the Isle of Wight, where the loco in the painting is shown.  Even today a single O2, W24 Calborne resides on the island at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in full working order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis railway card, featuring a painting by Malcolm Root FGRA, shows engine No.29 having its water replenished some time in the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 7\" x 5\" (177mm x 127mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Father's Day and Birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvelope included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank inside for your personal handwritten greeting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Malcolm Root FGRA","offers":[{"title":"7\" x 5\" (177mm x 127mm); Blank","offer_id":55869217407355,"sku":"MRC-001","price":1.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/1172\/9848\/products\/toppingthetank-500x500.jpg?v=1615256105"},{"product_id":"malcolm-root-commonwealth-of-australia-gresley-a4","title":"Commonwealth of Australia - Gresley A4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRailway Steam Locomotive Birthday Card - 4491 Commonwealth of Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComing in the third batch of A4s to be built, 4491 was built in June 1937 for the special “Coronation” service. 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