4472 Flying Scotsman stands alongside the ash plant at Steamtown in May 1976 prior to working a special to Sellafield see image 37565. With the amount of ash generated in the preservation era being only a small fraction of that produced in BR days, the services of the plant and its associated paraphernalia were no longer required.
Location: Carnforth (former)
Original line: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
Photographer: Bill Jamieson
Contact photographer: Bill Jamieson
Photosets: Flying Scotsman
Date: 08/05/1976
Image number: 37843
Tags: 4-6-2 4472 Flying Scotsman Class A3 LNER Steam