Late turn driver with his engine. Class 5 LMS Locomotive 44709 at Carnforth

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This was taken in August 1968, the very last month of steam engines on British railways. This driver was taking his engine out for a final trip before switching to diesels.

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Size: 4960px × 3413px
Location: Carnforth, Lancs England UK Britain
Photo credit: © Roger Bamber / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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