SR W class 2-6-4T at Norwood Locomotive Depot

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SR W class 2-6-4T at Norwood Locomotive Depot

Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 12 Mar 1960

Maunsell's W class of 15 2-6-4Ts were designed specifically for the heavy freight in London between the SR Goods Yards and those of the other three (GWR, LMSR and LNER); they very rarely went further afield. No. 31918 (built 6/35, withdrawn 8/63) is one of Norwood Depot's five.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.403857
Longitude
-0.070046