A train of steel flats climbs through Beamish towards Consett in February 1964 behind Q6 0-8-0 no 63455. Tyne Dock shed's allocation around this time included 16 of the hard working and reliable Q6s as well as 10 of the Westinghouse pump - fitted 9F 2-10-0s.
Location: Beamish (former)
Original line: Stanley Deviation (North Eastern Railway)
Photographer: Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Contact photographer: Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Date: 15/02/1964
Image number: 23992