LMS Route: Evesham to Birmingham

Kings Norton Locomotives: mrkn793

British Railways built Ivatt 2-6-0 4MT No 43047 is seen passing Kings Norton signal box on 10th January 1959. Bob Essery is almost certain its the Birmingham New Street to Ashchurch service via Evesham. Built at Horwich works in November 1949 No 43047 remained in service until December 1967 when it was withdrawn from 12D Workington shed to be scrapped during March 1968 by Arnott & Young of Carmyle.

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