Down Blackpool Illuminations special train passing Kirkham & Wesham Station, 1962
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Down Blackpool Illuminations special train passing Kirkham & Wesham Station, 1962
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 8 Sep 1962
View eastwards, towards Preston etc. This is one of the numerous 'Illuminations Specials', in this case being made up of non-corridor stock, hauled by Hughes/Fowler 4P5F 'Crab' 2-6-0 No. 42719 (built 1927, withdrawn 2/64).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.786836
Longitude
-2.881345