Leicester - Peterborough East train leaving Walton
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Leicester - Peterborough East train leaving Walton
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 20 Aug 1949
View NW, towards Stamford, Manton and Leicester/Nottingham: ex-Midland Melton Mowbray - Peterborough line, which parallels on the west side the ER ECML into Peterborough for about five miles - making a splendid stretch for train-watching. The 12.42 stopping train from Leicester London Road is headed by ex-Midland Fowler 4F 0-6-0 No. 43965 (withdrawn 12/59). Walton station, visible in the distance, served the Midland line only and was closed on 7/12/53.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.603833
Longitude
-0.274234
