Railway Accident at Westhouses, September 1968

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Railway Accident at Westhouses, September 1968

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Credit Tim Wilson

photographer Nelson, Mr

ImageDate September 1968

Location

Town Westhouses

About this image

The accident took place almost exactly in line with No. 1 Midland Terrace. Given the date the engine must be the preseved 'A3' class 'Flying Scotsman'. Here she is shown as number 4472 and in LNER livery.