Britannia 4-6-2 no. 70043 dead on Bletchley shed (1E). Unusual sight as Bletchley never had anything larger than a 5MT for its passenger work. This engine and 70044 originally fitted with Westinghouse brake gear and no smoke deflectors.
Britannia 4-6-2 no. 70043 dead on Bletchley shed (1E). Unusual sight as Bletchley never had anything larger than a 5MT for its passenger work. This engine and 70044 originally fitted with Westinghouse brake gear and no smoke deflectors.
19th August 2005 00:00
RAILWAY collection no.2- Bedford-Bletchley 1954. 27 steam engine shots
Steam Trains and Travel- Roger Gurney's photographs. @ fotopic.net
Forerunner of things to come. Ivatt designed, Derby built ex LMS diesel no.10001 5P5F with an up semi-fast for Euston at platform 6 Bletchley 1954. Built 1948, withdrawn 1963, scrapped 1968. Max speed 93 mph weight 127.50 tons 41,400lb t.e. Co-Co.Previous | NextFowler 2-6-4T no.42389 at platform no.5 Bletchley with stopping train for Northampton.1954.

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