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Published: 2018-11-21 17:47:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 718; Favourites: 45; Downloads: 0
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With cylinder cocks hissingΒ and safeties feathering, Stanier 'Black Five' No. 44871 is at the tail end of the two support coaches en route from Laira to Plymouth (North Road) station to take the up 'Cathedrals Express'. Under the cloud of steam in the background is Gresley A3 pacific No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' leading the way.No, 44871 was famously one of the locomotives used on the notorious '15 Guinea Special' train for the end of British Rail steam on August 11, 1968, double-heading with sister engine 44781.
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More steam!! We can still see the little boxes in the background.
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And Cleopatra's bloody needle, the radio mast that spoils every shot from this side......
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An excellent shot, Senor. The steam always adds a dramatic air to the composition.
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Gracias Senor!
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De nada mi amigo.
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