LMS Route: Nuneaton to Leamington

Old Milverton Lineside Views: lnwr_oldmil1453a

Close up of image 'lnwr_oldmil1453' showing the fireman looking out of the cab of the ex-LNWR 7F 0-8-0 'G2' No 9436 and haze of hot air above the chimney. This was the sign of the perfect fire, no smoke or half-burnt embers, and despite hauling a long mixed goods train with at least 100 tons of coal in the first 12 wagons. The sight of a camera obviously still held a fascination with the enginemen as both driver and fireman are looking towards the camera. Built at Crewe in March 1922 No 9436 was, like many of its classmates, still active into the final decade of steam on BR metals being withdrawn from Springs Branch (Wigan) shed in June 1959 and being scrapped at Crewe Works in the same month.

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