Ex GWR large prairie 2-6-2T locomotive 6142 near Westbourne Park, 1960
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Ex GWR large prairie 2-6-2T locomotive 6142 near Westbourne Park, 1960
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: Unknown
Bringing a rake of empty coaches into Paddington for an express working. This class of locomotive formed the principal motive power for commuter services out of Paddington as well as doing empty stock work. The houses in the background have been replaced by modern maisonettes.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.524
Longitude
-0.212008