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LMS Route: Berkswell to Kenilworth Junction

Kenilworth Junction: lnwrkj3126

Ex-LMS 8F 2-8-0 No 44963 is seen on a Type 1 express passenger service passing through Kenilworth Junction

Ex-LMS 8F 2-8-0 No 44963 is seen on a Type 1 express passenger service passing through Kenilworth Junction. A Type 1 working was categorised by British Railways to describe an 'Express passenger train, newspaper train or breakdown van train or snowplough going to clear the line or light engine going to assist disabled train. Officers' special train NOT requiring to stop in section'. Built by Crewe works in June 1946, No 44963 was to remain in service until July 1968 when it was withdrawn from 10A Carnforth shed to be scrapped by G Cohen of Cargo Fleet in Middlesborough.

Barry Hickman

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