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Taurus

Originally intended GUCCC pairing with motor 92, Tucana.

1943-1945 - hired to Ministry of War Transport (but not recorded in the National Fire Service lists)

30/11/1945 - reverted to GUCC, maintenance fleet

01/01/1948 - passed to BTC (D&IWE), maintenance fleet

10/1953 - transferred to NW Division carrying fleet, renamed TURTLE

03/10/1958 - re-registered Northwich No 103

At some point, cabin removed and decked over for use as a landing stage on the River Trent

1982 - sold to Threeefellows Carrying Ltd, Sawley. Cabin reinstated and name reverted to TAURUS

1989 - sold into private ownership

2018 - unconverted, used for maintenance/contracting work in London Area