'King of Edge Hill' ? 1966
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'King of Edge Hill' ? 1966
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 8 Nov 1966
At most large steam locomotive sheds, a particular locomotive was kept for use around the shed, known as a shed pilot. Its duties would including moving 'dead' locomotives, or as here, moving coal and ash wagons around the area. 47406 has been given an unofficial name, chalked on the side, reflecting this role. It is one of the class of 0-6-0T engines known as 'Jinties' designed for the Midland Railway and built in large numbers by its successor the LMS Railway for general shunting and local traffic work. This particular locomotive has survived into preservation and is currently (2021) at the Great Central Railway https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5572776
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Image Location
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53.404214
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-2.925911