Up fast freight approaching Acton Bridge, WCML
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Up fast freight approaching Acton Bridge, WCML
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 23 Dec 1961
With the line ready for electrification to Liverpool in 10 days time (see Image]), Hughes/Fowler 5P4F 2-6-0 No. 42781 (built 1927 as No. 13081, withdrawn 11/62) pounds southward towards Acton Bridge, Crewe etc. with a Class C freight.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.27407
Longitude
-2.617929