The last days of steam in Britain in 1968, taken the month before all steam trains were scrapped by British Railways.

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In August 1968: Steam Locomotive, LMS British Railways Stanier Class 5 (Black Five) Number 45212 stands outside Lostock Hall steam engine shed, Preston, Lancashire, in the last days of steam in the British Isles. UK.

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Size: 3403px × 5000px
Location: Lostock Hall steam engine shed, Preston, Lancashire, England Britain UK
Photo credit: © Roger Bamber / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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