This was the SLS/Manchester Locomotive Society West Riding Rail Tour of 6th September 1953, powered throughout by N1 0-6-2T No 69430. The tour started at and returned to Leeds (City) via Halifax St Pauls. Places visted included Shipley, Holmfield, Pudsey and Batley. Engine has run round train in the headshunt, south of Yeadon station.
Green Lane Dyeworks chimney in background; the heights of driver and fireman make an amusing contrast.

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