North Eastern Railway 'Motor & Carriage Truck' No. 226. Built at York Carriage Works in April 1914. 5-ton capacity. Wheelbase 12ft., interior length 21 ft.
Whilst rolling stock is not usually my 'thing', this superb portrait is an exception. The interesting script on the lower left panel reads "This vehicle will not clear the Metropolitan Gauge". My advice would be - don't send it there!

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