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The Black 5 has a full head of steam in anticipation of a tough climb up to Blea Moor and beyond, evidenced by the excess steam blowing from the safety valves. Black 5s were the standard workhorses for stopping trains over the S&C and can still be seen hauling special charter trains to this day.
This particular locomotive was scrapped in 1967.
And a picture of Settle station in 1964. No footbridge but the water tower looks on:
This particular locomotive was scrapped in 1967.
And a picture of Settle station in 1964. No footbridge but the water tower looks on:
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