oldravendale
Western Thunderer
I saw those standards, Col, when the LT & S was electrified - I seem to remember at Old Oak Common. They were indescribably filthy with white limescale streaks from every possible orifice. Shame I took no pictures.
I suppose as it was the end of steam on that line no-one cared for the steamers at the end. It's a shame - they actually went on to provide further useful service, in Wales I seem to remember.
(I'm aware that the manpower to keep the things clean at the end of steam simply wasn't there. It doesn't make it any less of a shame).
Brian
PS - Should have said, filthy or not it's a lovely build. Memories......
I suppose as it was the end of steam on that line no-one cared for the steamers at the end. It's a shame - they actually went on to provide further useful service, in Wales I seem to remember.
(I'm aware that the manpower to keep the things clean at the end of steam simply wasn't there. It doesn't make it any less of a shame).
Brian
PS - Should have said, filthy or not it's a lovely build. Memories......