Stanier 4MT 2-6-4T at Bacup station
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Stanier 4MT 2-6-4T at Bacup station
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 9 Jun 1959
Standing in typical surroundings, LMS Stanier 4MT 2-6-4T No. 42444 (built 1937, withdrawn 5/64) is engaged in working the service from Manchester Victoria via Bury. A service from Rochdale had operated until 1947 (goods 1963): the line from Rawtenstall was closed on 3/12/66, back to Bury on 3/6/72.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.696522
Longitude
-2.200789