The Black 5 was allocated to Perth between August 1946 and February 1950 which indicates this picture was taken in late 1949 or early 1950 after the first BR emblem had been applied during a LC repair completed at the end of September 1949. It has a domeless boiler, a welded tender acquired in March 1945 and a Manson tablet catcher. The three holes visible on the bufferbeam are where a snowplough is attached - estimated date.