The down Euston to Liverpool 'Shamrock' is captured in full flight by Les Hanson and perhaps by one other unknown photographer. 'Duchess of Hamilton' is now fortunately preserved, but in April 1962 it was still earning her keep on BR. Seen here at Ashton in Northamptonshire, this location was a favourite haunt of Les. 46229 was built at Crewe in Sept. 1938 as LMS No. 6229 and was withdrawn for preservation in Feb. 1964.

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