Up freight north of Acton Bridge, WCML 1965
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Up freight north of Acton Bridge, WCML 1965
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 18 Sep 1965
View northward, towards Weaver Junction - to which electrification extended, Warrington, Preston etc. The train (including soda-ash wagons) is headed by Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 45296 (built 12/36, withdrawn 2/68).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.273984
Longitude
-2.617328