A West Coast Main Line London - Perth express approaches Penrith, 1951

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A West Coast Main Line London - Perth express approaches Penrith, 1951

Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 11 Aug 1951

View SE towards Shap, Lancaster and the South: the 10.20 Euston - Perth approaches Penrith station, with rebuilt Royal Scot Class 7P 4-6-0 No. 46123 'Royal Irish Fusilier' (yet to acquire smoke-deflectors, built 11/27, rebuilt 5/49, withdrawn 10/62).

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.660819
Longitude
-2.75832