Westbound coal train at Baguley, Cheshire Lines
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Westbound coal train at Baguley, Cheshire Lines
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 5 May 1965
View eastward, towards Stockport on the important CLC line linking Liverpool via Glazebrook with Stockport and the ex-GC Manchester - Sheffield main line at Godley Junction. A coal train from Yorkshire is proceeding towards Liverpool, headed by Stanier 8F 2-8-0 No. 48501. This engine was built at Darlington in 1944 and was employed on the LNER until acquired by the LMSR in 10/46, remaining on BR(LMR) until withdrawn in 7/67.
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Image Location
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53.398329
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-2.308264