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74002 as E6102 after rebuild c.1967. (Ref: 010727)
Built at Doncaster in 1960 as Class 71 E5016. Converted to Class 74 in 1967 as E6102 and withdrawn in 1977.74002 as E6102 after rebuild c.1967. (Ref: 010727)
71000 Duke Class 4-6-2 "Duke of Gloucester" Replica Cab
Built for the "Steam Locomotive" exhibition at Euston Station in 1955.71000 Duke Class 4-6-2 "Duke of Gloucester" Replica Cab
Adlington (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Brookledge Lane bridge. 23 November 1961.
The crown of the old arch bridge has been demolished, with just a small section remaining to support the services, and there is a temporary footbridge alongside.Adlington (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Brookledge Lane bridge. 23 November 1961.
Adlington (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Brookledge Lane bridge. 25 November 1961.
The parapet has been removed, leaving the arch at the station side to support services. Temporary footbridge alongside.Adlington (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Brookledge Lane bridge. 25 November 1961.
Adlington sidings (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Workmen’s mess coach DM395070 stabled there. 25 November 1961.
Signalbox in the distanceAdlington sidings (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Workmen’s mess coach DM395070 stabled there. 25 November 1961.
Adlington station (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Looking north. 21 November 1961.
Brookledge Lane is closed, and the old arch bridge being removed.Adlington station (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Looking north. 21 November 1961.
Adlington station and sidings (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Workmen’s mess coach DM395070 stabled there. 25 November 1961.
Taken from beyond the signalbox.Adlington station and sidings (MCH @ 5m 15ch). Workmen’s mess coach DM395070 stabled there. 25 November 1961.
Lowton St Mary’s station (WJN @ 5m 29ch). 26 June 1961
In comparatively good condition. Station platforms partly under road bridge, and of different heights. Closed 02 November 1964Lowton St Mary’s station (WJN @ 5m 29ch). 26 June 1961
Parkend station (SAW @ 12m 25ch). 29 September 1961.
Closed to regular passenger services 08 July 1929, but used occasionally for excursions until as late as 1961. Platform buildings demolished. Goods shed, water tower base, and signalbox at level crossing remainParkend station (SAW @ 12m 25ch). 29 September 1961.
Trevithick's "Catch-me-who-can" 1808
Built by Hazeldine in Bridgnorth this small train was operated on a site south of Euston Square in London in 1908 to demonstrate the potential of steam locomotion.Trevithick's "Catch-me-who-can" 1808
. Wapping Station - drawing 1870 (ELL1 @ 3m 57ch) (Ref: 030467)
The East London Railway utilised Marc Brunel's pedestrian tunnel under the Thames for its connecting route. The station is currently operated by London Overground. Note the staircase above the tunnel mouth.. Wapping Station - drawing 1870 (ELL1 @ 3m 57ch) (Ref: 030467)
0-4-0 "Locomotion" No.1. (Ref: 010810)
Built in 1825 for the Stockton & Darlington Railway0-4-0 "Locomotion" No.1. (Ref: 010810)
0-4-0 Locomotive No. 5 "Shannon" (Ref: 010666)
Built 1857 by George England for the Sandy & Potton Railway. Acquired by the Wantage Tramway in 1878 and used until closure in 1946. Now on display at the Didcot Railway Centre.0-4-0 Locomotive No. 5 "Shannon" (Ref: 010666)
0-4-0 Locomotive No. 5 "Shannon" 1971 (Ref: 010670)
The Geo England 0-4-0 Well Tank engine "Shannon" in steam at Didcot Motive Power Depot during a Great Western Society open day 15th May 1971.0-4-0 Locomotive No. 5 "Shannon" 1971 (Ref: 010670)
0-8-0T No. 949 "Hecate". 1946 (Ref: 010684)
Originally built for Kent & East Sussex Railway in 1904 by Hawthorn Leslie & Co., it was absorbed in 1932 by the Southern Railway and ended its working life on shed shunting duties at Nine Elms. It was scrapped in 1950.0-8-0T No. 949 "Hecate". 1946 (Ref: 010684)
1 Class 4-2-2 No. 668 (Ref: 010767)
One of Stirling's 8-foot Singles built in 1882 pictured near New Barnet on the 5:20 am from Kings Cross. This loco hauled 8pm Aberdeen sleeper from Kings Cross to Grantham during 1895 race.1 Class 4-2-2 No. 668 (Ref: 010767)
1 Class 4-4-0T No. 3. (Ref: 31404)
Designed by John Lambie, built at St Rollox 1893 (later LMS 15022).1 Class 4-4-0T No. 3. (Ref: 31404)
2-2-2T Locomotive. (Ref: 010660)
2-2-2T loco built by Sharp Bros. of Manchester in 1849 as a tender engine for the LBSCR. Converted to tank engine for CV&H Railway. It possesses cylinders 15" x 20" and driving wheels 6' 6" diameter. This engine was the second to be acquired by the CV&H Railway, the first being a 2-4-0T purchased from the Eastern Counties Railway. Photograph taken at Halstead.2-2-2T Locomotive. (Ref: 010660)
2-2-2WT Inspection Saloon "Eagle" (Ref: 010791)
Built as a 2-2-0 for the Norfolk Railway in 1849. Its frame were extended to create a self-propelled Inspection Saloon which was stationed at Stratford Works.2-2-2WT Inspection Saloon "Eagle" (Ref: 010791)
2-4-0T No. 11 "Bluebottle" 1862
Built by G. England & Co. and used on the Glastonbury Wells Branch. The loco was later acquired by the LSWR who rebuilt it.2-4-0T No. 11 "Bluebottle" 1862
4 Class 2-2-2. No 15. - Drawing (Ref: 031407)
Designed by Robert Sinclair, built at Vulcan Foundry 18474 Class 2-2-2. No 15. - Drawing (Ref: 031407)
4-DD EMU No. 4001 in 1949. (Ref: 010728)
One of two double-decker sets introduced in 1949 and withdrawn in 1971.4-DD EMU No. 4001 in 1949. (Ref: 010728)
4-DD EMU No. 4002 c.1969. (Ref: 010728)
One of two double-decker sets introduced in 1949 and withdrawn in 1971.4-DD EMU No. 4002 c.1969. (Ref: 010728)
4CC Class 4-4-2 No. 730 (Ref: 010820)
4-cylinder loco built Gateshead 1906. LNER Class C8.4CC Class 4-4-2 No. 730 (Ref: 010820)
