Local train from Crewe approaching Market Drayton Junction, Wellington
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Local train from Crewe approaching Market Drayton Junction, Wellington
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 26 Aug 1963
View NW, towards Market Drayton, Nantwich and Crewe: ex-GW Wellington - Nantwich ( - Crewe) line, which was important especially for freight but was closed 9/9/63 for passenger traffic, 11/5/67 completely. Here the 13.02 from Crewe is headed by the engine which when withdrawn from service in 11/66 had the distinction of being the very last GW (standard gauge) locomotive to run on BR: '8750' class 0-6-0PT No. 9774 (built 3/36).
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Image Location
Latitude
52.704555
Longitude
-2.534076