·  LMS  ·  GWR  ·  LNER  ·  Misc  ·  Stations  ·  What's New  ·  Video  ·  Guestbook  ·  About

LMS Route: Nuneaton to Leamington

Kenilworth Station: lnwrk153

Ex-LNWR 1P 2-4-2T No 6749 is running bunker first on a four-coach service as it passes the siding to the Whitemoor Brickworks in 1938

Ex-LNWR 1P 2-4-2T No 6749 is running bunker first on a four-coach service as it passes the siding to the Whitemoor Brickworks in 1938. At the rear of the train is what appears to be a van coupled to the last coach. The van would be vacuumed fitted and rated 'XP' meaning that it can be marshalled for use on express services. Such vans were used for carrying highly perishable goods where time was of the essence in getting the goods to market. Built at Crewe in May 1897, No 6749 remained in service in the immediate area until it was withdrawn from Milverton shed in February 1952 to be scrapped by Crewe works shortly afterwards.

back