LMS Route: Nuneaton to Birmingham New Street

LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

Saltley Shed: mrsalt1958

British Railways built 4-6-0 No 44748 is seen standing in line with other classes outside Saltley Number 3 shed in May 1962. No 44748 was one of Stanier’s 'Black 5' locomotives; the design being modified by George Ivatt to incorporate British Caprotti poppet-valve gear. It was built in June 1948 at Crewe Works, and was in service until September 1964. 44748 was allocated to Longsight (9A). These poppet-valve locos led the way to applying this gear successfully to BR 8P 71000, and some BR Standard 5MT 4-6-0s.

Trevor Bennett

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