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Midland Class 3 Belpaire in original condition

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    andrewshimmin Well-Known Member

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    I was wondering if anyone knows of any photos of the Midland 2606 Class "Belpaire" 4-4-0s in original condition as built by Johnson?
    These are the locos which became Class 3 (later 3P in LMS days).
    I've only ever seen photos with a Deeley smokebox/cab, and one or two profile photos which I think are in original condition, like this one: https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/lnwrbns_pg1927.htm
    Anyone know of any good photos?

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    I searched google images for Midland 2606 class and some nice pics came up, including a rather splendid model. I'm not sure which if any are original condition though.
     
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    There is a reasonable quality side-on official image in the Summer Supplement to the Locomag for 1901 of No 2607 with bogie tender. Not sure if this is the same type you refer to.
     
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    Hi, yes, I tried that. They all seem to be in Deeley condition or later, i.e. with the dogs around the smokebox door, and slightly longer cab roof.

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    Thanks, I've found that one.
    I'm hoping for a different angle, ideally.

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