Watford Junction: the St Albans branch platform and the branch engine

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Watford Junction: the St Albans branch platform and the branch engine

Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 2 Oct 1948

View eastward: ex-London & North Western; St Albans (Abbey) is to the left, the West Coast Main line off to the right. The locomotive is Stanier 2P 0-4-4T No. 41909, fitted for push-and-pull working.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.664965
Longitude
-0.396466