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BR Period Locomotives: lnwrbns_br3312

British Railways Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 No 73144 is seen departing from platform 9 with the 3:15 pm semi-fast service to Leicester

British Railways Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 No 73144 is seen departing from platform 9 with the 3:15 pm semi-fast service to Leicester. This locomotive, fitted with 'Caprotti' valve gear, was built by Derby works in December 1956 and was to remain in service until August 1967 when it was withdrawn from 9H Patricroft shed to be scrapped by J Cashmore of Newport.

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