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H.Hunt Photo 4
H.Hunt Photo 4
Photo: Frank Brindle
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Item #: 23776
Jubilee Class 4-6-0 No.45574 "India" passes the "London Signals" close to Taylors Lane bridge,Springs Branch with a London-Blackpool express 1952

Comment by: Albert. on 8th August 2013 at 14:55

Did anyone have any dealings with locomotives, referred to as utility engines? I recollect a couple being at Springs Branch, between 1946, and 1948. Were they built for some special purpose?

Comment by: Ken R on 9th August 2013 at 00:01

I believe that the Utility Locos were a quick build, during and after the war.

Comment by: Albert. on 9th August 2013 at 10:21

Ken. I did suspect that was the reason for their construction, thank you. Although they were the same size as a normal locomotive, they did not seem as sturdy. The only distinct item I recollect is, the tender was completely enclosed. The one I saw was on the line, the other side of the turntable.

Comment by: baker boy on 11th August 2013 at 22:03

albert maybe it was converted to oil firing hence the enclosed tender

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