LMS Route: Nuneaton to Leamington

Kenilworth Station: lnwrk152a

Close up of image 'lnwrk152' showing the driver standing in the cab and controlling the train via vacuum operated linkages to the locomotive in the centre of the train. Fitted to the front of the First Class driver trailer coach are: an additional set of vacuum pipes for driving the locomotive; a horn fitted above the visor fitted central window; extra long buffers to provide a greater distance between vehicles when coupled together; and a step board fitted by the first axle box for helping the driver to climb aboard.

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