Up WCML parcels train at Stoke Hammond Box

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Up WCML parcels train at Stoke Hammond Box

Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 7 May 1960

View northward, towards Bletchley, Rugby and the North. No. 44686 is one of post-war variants of the Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 designed by Ivatt with Caprotti valve gear, double-chimney and roller bearings, built 4/51 and withdrawn 10/65. There seem to be two new coaches towards the rear of the train.

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Image Location

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51.95806
Longitude
-0.724256