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leaving a wigan station to go to Wembley
leaving a wigan station to go to Wembley
Photo: Eunice Cadman
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Item #: 18410
this photo was in a house clearance it depicts a group of Wigan RL fans(I think) going to Wembley on May 1st 1948 when they played and beat Bradford Northern 8-3

Comment by: Jegs on 12th September 2011 at 12:53

This train looks like its leaving the old slow up line for London?

Comment by: Stephen on 12th September 2011 at 17:38

Eunice, there is a photo (I have one) of this train at Springs Branch before it set off for London (Wembley)
It has all the workmen on it.
I'm sure it's been posted on here previously but I can't find it now.
Maybe someone else can find it.
Great to see the engine again.

Comment by: Eunice Cadman on 12th September 2011 at 21:12

thanks lads so glad you liked the photo!!

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