Steam locomotive near Moss Pit, Stafford

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Date:1963

Description:This steam train is pictured hauling freight just south of the railway bridge in Moss Pit.

The locomotive is an ex LMS Class 5 - No. 45268. It was designed by William Stanier and known as the 'Stanier Black Fives'. A total of 842 were built between 1934 and 1951. This locomotive was withdrawn from service in 1968 and subsequently scrapped.

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Transport & Communication Rolling Stock Locomotives L.M.S. Housing Buildings, Architecture, Monuments British Rail

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Creators: Dr J.E.C. Peters - Creator

Donor ref:P66.003.0390 (37/52173)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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