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LNWR "Reversible" Trains

Discussion in 'Bullhead Memories' started by Roger Farnworth, Feb 17, 2025.

  1. Roger Farnworth

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    In the Railway Magazine, August 1922, an unattributed article about these LNWR units was carried. From 6th February 1922 a 'reversible' or 'push-and-pull' train was in use for working locally between Manchester (Victoria) and Atherton.

    Courtesy of Mr. Ashton Davies, M.B.E., General Superintendent (Northern Division) of the LNWR, The Railway Magazine was able to illustrate and describe the equipment of the train employed:

    http://rogerfarnworth.com/2024/10/25/lnwr-reversible-steam-train/
     
    Roger Farnworth, Feb 17, 2025
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