Locomotive Parade, Rainhill 1980: Southern Railway 'Merchant Navy' class Pacific
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Locomotive Parade, Rainhill 1980: Southern Railway 'Merchant Navy' class Pacific
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 24 May 1980
The Bulleid Pacifics of the Southern Railway were express passenger locomotives, and when built had air-smoothed casing which gave them a semi-streamlined appearance. There were 30 'Merchant Navy' locomotives, all built at Eastleigh, and some 110 of a lighter design, known as 'West Country' and 'Battle of Britain' classes, which were built at Brighton. The above locomotive is No 35028 'Clan Line', is a 'Merchant Navy', and is one of those which, in the 1950s, had the casing removed, which gave a more conventional appearance. It is shown carrying the headboard for the 'Golden Arrow' Victoria to Dover boat train service.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.420828
Longitude
-2.748711