Where and when - No 5

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For me a most evocative shot of the transitional steam to diesel era. One the last classes of steam locos to remain in traffic were the Stanier 8Fs, introduced in 1935 and which remained in traffic until the very end of main line steam in August 1968.

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48036 has 8E (Northwich) chalked on its smoke box door; there appears to be signs of overhead electrical warning flashes and the general rundown nature of the depot suggests a date towards the end of steam.

Is the 8F at its home shed, if not where?

John.

Dave Sallery · Accepted Answer

yes, Northwich station is in the backgroundDave SHomepage address:

Clive Summerfield · Answer

Is that Northwich Station? Looks vaguely familiar, though I could be wrong.Would make sense I guess if the photo is mid-to-late 60s and the loco washomed at Northwich.CheersClive

MartinS · Answer

I wouldn't know, John, but it's a lovely shot.

Neil Asher · Answer

Where did you get the photos from - did you buy a job lot. I'd certainlylike to have some of them in my collection,Neil.

Colin Meredith · Answer

Most evocative indeed.....the end of steam had many a shed-manager in tears.Colin.

John Turner · Answer

"Neil Asher"  wroteI buy good quality negatives when the opportunity arises, which is all tooinfrequent.John.

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