British Mainline Steam
Photos of preserved steam locos in action or repose on the main lines of the UK. The pictures are in chronological order, oldest first! Collection constantly being added to, as time permits!
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60009 & 6233, York NRM, 18th August 2007
Former rivals rub shoulders at the National Railway Museum in York on the morning of Saturday 18th August 2007. On the right is LMS Stanier "Princess Coronation" Class 4-6-2 No. 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" being prepared to work the "Cumbrian Mountain Express" to Carlisle later the same day. On the left is LNER Gresley A4 Class 4-6-2 No. 60009 "Union of South Africa" awaiting its next turn of duty. Digital Image No. IMGP3085a.
