LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Nuneaton
LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

Lawley Street Goods Depot: mrls302d

Close up of image 'mrls302' showing Lawley Street goods yard's sidings which are occupied by open mineral wagons and the Grand Junction viaduct in the distance. The soot on the signal arm shows just how filthy the yard was, caused not just by the smoke from the railway, but the city's coal fired homes, offices and factories too. The wagons in the background are primarily open mineral wagons, many of which are a mix of P. O.s (Private Owners) with the name 'L Miller' being prominent which suggest they belong to a coal merchant and would have carried coal. In the foreground are box vans which would be used to convey perishables or goods which required either protection from the weather or be transported securely.

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