45214 1960s where
LMS 5MT 4-6-0 No 45214 leaving ? in c1960.
Ian Norman says "I’d suggest the location is possibly departing Dunblane, heading for Doune passing Dunblane distant signal.
No hard evidence, but “Reasons” being:
1. 45214 was allocated to Stirling in the early 60s
2. Most single track lines in the Stirling area had lost passenger traffic by late 50s
3. Loco isn’t carrying anything that identifies it as a special or rail tour/excursion, suggesting regular service traffic
4. The trackbed looks like it may have been double track at one time. Several sources on the internet indicate the Dunblane -Doune section was singled during the late 50s
5. Lighting of the loco is appropriate for the orientation of the line in this area"
The loco was photographed at Callander in exactly the same condition by Bill so this could be earlier in the day.
Photo: W.J. Verden Anderson / Rail Archive Stephenson