LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Nuneaton

Water Orton Station: mrwo1048

Ex-LMS 5MT 4-6-0 No 44814 crosses over from the Derby line on a New Street express service circa 1956. To the left of the express sits a fast fitted van freight waiting for the right of way onto the Derby road at Goods Line Junction. Built by Derby works in October 1944, No 44814 remained in service until September 1967 when it was withdrawn from 5B Crewe South shed.

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