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A very grimy ex-LNWR 0-8-0 7F 'Super D' is seen standing in line with an unknown ex-LMS 0-4-4T behind its tender

A very grimy ex-LNWR 0-8-0 7F 'Super D' is seen standing in line with an unknown ex-LMS 0-4-4T behind its tender. Whilst unfortunately flawed, this photograph shows the impact of the lack of cleaning on goods engines which became a frequent sight in post-war Britain. The booming post-war economy meant that most workers were just not prepared to work in such conditions nor for the low pay, and this was particularly the case in 'Car Town' Coventry.

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