LMS Period Locomotives: lnwrbns_lms493

Ex-LNWR 2P 4-4-2T 'Precursor Tank' No 6797 is seen standing at the West end of Platform 2 running bunker first, whilst at the head of a local stopping train to Wolverhampton on 23rd April 1935. Built at Crewe works in May 1906, No 6795 had at the time of the photograph only a little over a year left in service before being withdrawn in May 1936 for scrapping by Crewe works. This class was designed by George Whale to provide motive power on suburban passenger work in the Birmingham, London and Manchester areas. The cab roof has been fitted with ventilator and the rear of the bunker has had steps added to assist the fireman gaining access to the bunker.

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