The First Settle-Carlisle Locomotives

Not sure why but I have not until now looked into what type of locomotive would have taken water at our newly completed tower in 1876.   Well, here is the answer:

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It is a class 1070 (hence the locomotive's number), 30 of which were built during the run-up to the opening of the S&C.   This photograph comes from a glass negative, digitally enhanced.   The engine is either brand new or had undergone a meticulous refurbishment when photographed.

A huge amount of detail can be found at

http://www.steamindex.com/locotype/midland.htm#4-2-2