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H.Hunt Photo 9
H.Hunt Photo 9
Photo: Frank Brindle
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Item #: 23766
LMR 2-6-4 Tank,although the number isn't fully shown my brother states it as 42641 of Wigan L&Y shed,approaching the Iron Bridge at Hindley with a stopping train 1951

Comment by: kevan taylor on 6th August 2013 at 22:22

Well that's one loco out of my model stock that I will need to renumber and doesn't the 8F look in pristine condition.( see my thread in Messageboards/ Hobbies or Books / My Model Railway )

Comment by: Syd on 7th August 2013 at 14:18

Simply a "Tank" as we used to call them in my train spotting days,.....another lifetime ago!

Comment by: Colin Harlow on 7th August 2013 at 16:33

Tank engines were great going in reverse aswell as forward, even on long runs, designed mainly for branch lines.

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