A special passing Manchester Exchange about to run into Manchester Victoria with a Black 5 waiting on the approach lines. The date is thought to be 1 June 1968 and the train BR (Scottish Region) Grand Tour No 5, originating from Edinburgh Waverley and hauled from Carnforth by 70013 Oliver Cromwell. In which case the Black 5 is likely to be 44884, which provided banking assistance to the special out of Manchester Victoria. [Ref query 5187]
Location: Manchester Exchange (former)
Original line: Manchester Exchange (London and North Western Railway)
Photographer: Bruce McCartney Collection
Contact photographer: Bruce McCartney Collection
Date: 01/06/1968
Image number: 55864