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A look around the Regions of British Railways

ENGINE CHANGE FOR THE MARGATE TRAIN. The regular summer working from Birkenhead to Margate, changes regions at Reading General.

A TENDER FULL OF "WIGAN BLIND" TRY GETTING STEAM FROM THAT! A hard day to come for the fireman.

'GIGGLESWICK' WORKS EMPTY STOCK. Less glamorous duty for a 'Baby Scot'

TOP SHED "STREAK." Classic Kings Cross Shed spit and polish for one of their A4s

30515 WANDERING 'CHONKER' (1) Lightly loaded cross town goods from Feltham.

'LORD ANSON' (1) OFF TO EASTLEIGH FOR REPAIRS. Oops! It's best to know how to stop before you start.

THE DRAGON'S LAIR (1) KENTISH TOWN. Unrepaired bomb damage illuminates the inhabitants.

A STROLL WITH 'SIDMOUTH.' The lonely lengthman patrols his allotted section.

WEARY OLD SOLDIER. Next stop Eastleigh and the cutter's torch.

THE DRAGON'S LAIR (2) FELTHAM. The shed lay buried deep behind the large 'hump' marshalling yards