5815 withdrawn at Swindon ? 1963

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5815 withdrawn at Swindon ? 1963

Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 10 Mar 1963

These small tank engines were built by the Great Western Railway for use on branch lines, working both passenger an freight trains. Most of them were fitted for work as push-pull units https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6090414 but the 20 numbered 5800-5819 were not so equipped.

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Image Location

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51.567299
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-1.797535