Carluke, 1961: Stanier 'Coronation' 4-6-2 on Up WCML express
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Carluke, 1961: Stanier 'Coronation' 4-6-2 on Up WCML express
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 6 Oct 1961
View northward at the Milton Road bridge, towards Glasgow, Stirling and Perth on the ex-Caledonian Railway WCML. The 12.00 Perth - London Euston is headed by the last 'Princess-Coronation' Class 8P 4-6-2 to be built (5/48) No. 46257 'City of Salford', like No. 46256 an Ivatt-modified variety with roller-bearings, however it only survived until 10/64.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.725342
Longitude
-3.842275