LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

Wilnecote Station: mrw440a

Close up of image 'mrw440' showing ex-LMS 4-6-0 Jubilee class No 45696 'Arethusa' at the head of the 1:05pm Newcastle to Bristol express. On the left is the pathway for passengers whilst the small timber waiting room shows that few passengers caught the train to Tamworth, Burton on Trent and Derby. Built at Crewe works to Lot 295 in April 1936 No 45696 remained in service until July 1964 when it was withdrawn from 12A Kingmoor shed in Carlisle.

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