Unseen Steam Features

A rebuilt ‘Patriot’ runs through Crewe Station on an Up Special. This is a scene taken in June 1959 when steelwork was already erected for the main-line electrification to Manchester the following year. The ‘Patriot’ is No 45527 Southport whilst on the left is Stanier ‘Black 5’ No 45282.
Commemorating 50 years since the last ‘Patriot’ was withdrawn
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A rebuilt ‘Patriot’ runs through Crewe Station on an Up Special. This is a scene taken in June 1959 when steelwork was already erected for the main-line electrification to Manchester the following year. The ‘Patriot’ is No 45527 Southport whilst on the left is Stanier ‘Black 5’ No 45282.
Commemorating 50 years since the last ‘Patriot’ was withdrawn
Swanage station in 2012.
Swanage heads for Wareham