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BOB · 15-04-2006, 08:12

H453 SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE "90291" from a War Department Austerity 2-8-0 built by North British Locomotive Co in 1944, Works No 25289, WD No 77419. It was loaned to the LNER from new, then to the GWR, recalled by the WD at the end of 1944 and loaned again to the LNER in 1947. It was purchased by BR in 1948 becoming 90291. Its later sheds were Newton Heath and Rose Grove from where it was withdrawn in February 1965. It was cut up three months later at Cashmores, Great Bridge. Front repainted. £603 ABIT OF HISTORY ABOUT THE STEAM LOCO IN THE PICTURE

15-04-2006, 08:12	#7
BOB Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ACCRINGTON Posts: 143 Liked: 4 times Rep Power: 1573	Re: Accrington Railway Station H453 SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE "90291" from a War Department Austerity 2-8-0 built by North British Locomotive Co in 1944, Works No 25289, WD No 77419. It was loaned to the LNER from new, then to the GWR, recalled by the WD at the end of 1944 and loaned again to the LNER in 1947. It was purchased by BR in 1948 becoming 90291. Its later sheds were Newton Heath and Rose Grove from where it was withdrawn in February 1965. It was cut up three months later at Cashmores, Great Bridge. Front repainted. £603 ABIT OF HISTORY ABOUT THE STEAM LOCO IN THE PICTURE