Freight Train at Bromsgrove, 1980

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Freight Train at Bromsgrove, 1980

Image: © Rob Newman Taken: 31 Dec 1980

On the last day of 1980 Class 47 diesel electric locomotive No 47060 leaves the loop at Bromsgrove and begins the climb of the Lickey Incline with a northbound freight train. The derelict buildings on the left are the remains of the wagon works and locomotive sheds.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.32152
Longitude
-2.048078