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Great looking pair of locomotives. I consulted Wikipedia to see what the difference between these 2 Bulleid Pacifics is as they appear to be identical. I learned that West Country class axle loading was 5 tons lighter than the Merchant Navy class' 21 ton axle loading permitting use on more routes that couldn't accommodate the Merchant Navy class. I also learned these locomotives were nicknamed "Spam Cans" ! Great set of photos!

Posted by John Barlow on 2022-06-29 08:51:40

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