GWR 0-4-2 14XX no. 1450

Fitted with an auto-coach, these little tank engines were used on branch lines. The driver could control the train from the front of the auto-coach. This avoided having to run the engine round the train at the terminus.

Uploaded03/10/2014 - 19:40

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pixelshot pixelshot

13 years

Posted 03/10/2014 - 20:20 Link

Beautiful shot ...

Plus Member davidtrout davidtrout

3312 posts
17 years
Durham,
England

Posted 04/10/2014 - 08:28 Link

A rural English branch line scene from more than half a century ago, you've captured the atmosphere here perfectly Andrew.
Those little engines had a fair turn of speed, I remember reading in one of the railway mags that they could run up to 70mph.
David

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pauljay pauljay

46 posts
17 years
The Dutch Alps!

Posted 09/10/2014 - 08:12 Link

Only ever went to the WSR once, back in the 80s, on a non-operating day! Looks delightful!

Paul.

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