Patricroft Shed scene
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Patricroft Shed scene by Martin Tester as part of the Geograph project.
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Patricroft Shed scene
Image: © Martin Tester Taken: 14 Jun 1968
BR Standard 5 4-6-0 73125 awaits its next duty. 73125 was one of 30 (of 172 total) built fitted with Caprotti valve gear. This system uses rotary cams driving poppet valves rather having piston valves as with more conventional designs such as Stephenson's or Walschaerts'. Behind is the coaling tower - 48170 seen in Image has now been coaled and moved forward.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.485963
Longitude
-2.35197
