Speke Junction
G2 0-8-0 no 49454 photographed at Speke Junction (8C) in September 1958 having probably worked into the area on a freight from its home depot of Crewe South. Speke Junction closed to steam in May 1968 and the old 12 road straight shed is long demolished. Sidings still remain on part of the site which is now bordered on the south side by the large New Mersey shopping complex.
Location: Speke Junction
Original line: Ditton, Runcorn Gap and Dutton Line and Edge Hll to Speke Line (London and North Western Railway)
Photographer: Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Contact photographer: Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Date: 26/09/1958
Image number: 29074
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