Up mineral empties on Brighton line approaching Clapham Junction
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Up mineral empties on Brighton line approaching Clapham Junction
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 22 Mar 1957
View southward, towards Croydon etc.: ex-LB&SC Victoria - Brighton main and suburban lines. The train has come from Norwood Yard (via either Crystal Palace or Selhurst) and is probably bound for Willesden LMR by the West London Line. It is hauled by one of the Maunsell W class 2-6-4Ts which were entirely devoted to cross-London freight exchange work, No. 31921 (built 10/35, withdrawn 6/63).
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Image Location
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51.462054
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-0.171962