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Steam Train 45236
Steam Train 45236
Photo: Keith
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Item #: 29079
Following on from my previous post this was a train going in the opposite direction, taken again from a movie shot.

Comment by: Jarvo on 22nd February 2017 at 23:33

Looking at the background this could be a southbound train approaching Springs Branch. It will pass under two more bridges before passing the MPD. It is early morning, if I have got my orientation correct...Any offers? Garry?

Comment by: Garry on 23rd February 2017 at 00:07

Looks like a Stanier Black five in full steam, great sight.

Comment by: Keith on 23rd February 2017 at 10:32

Just for info" - it was an evening shot.

Comment by: David Halliwell on 23rd February 2017 at 11:29

If this is an evening shot I think the location is Rylands Sidings/Whitley Crossing.

Comment by: Jarvo on 23rd February 2017 at 11:45

Then it's not Springs Branch and the ex LNWR line. Sorry, I misread the opening post. Whitley is not a place that I am familiar with and I never felt the need to venture there in spotting days. I much preferred the Springs Branch section and the surrounding area.

Comment by: nigb on 23rd February 2017 at 15:47

if the previous photo was taken at Beggars Walk crossing,the sidings behind the engine are part of Rylands Sidings from where a line ran down to Rylands Mill behind Mesnes Park.The houses are on Dawson Avenue off Gidlow Lane.

Comment by: baker boy on 24th February 2017 at 15:23

from its exhaust strength i would say its going north,shes digging in up the bank.the other way southbound she would have shut off steam.

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