West Coast Main Line at South Kenton, 1955
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West Coast Main Line at South Kenton, 1955
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 7 May 1955
View northward, to the bridge carrying the (electrified) LPTB Metropolitan Lines from Baker Street etc. to Harrow-on-the-Hill etc. (Northwick Park station being on the embankment just off to the left), also the two non-electrified tracks of the ex-GC main line from Marylebone. To the left of the WCML lines are the ex-LNW Watford DC electric lines - also used by LPTB Bakerloo Line trains, South Kenton station being just off the picture. Dashing up to Wembley Central is an Up Cup Final Special, headed by Rebuilt Royal Scot Class 7P 4-6-0 No. 46148 'The Manchester Regiment' (built 12/27, named 'Lady of the Lake' until 10/35, rebuilt 7/54, withdrawn 11/64). (Newcastle United beat Manchester City, 3:1).
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Image Location
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51.571479
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