The survival of a working steam locomotive for over 75 years is a remarkable achievement. By the 1950s, just a few of the 71 L&SWR Adams '0415' Atlantic Tanks that were built 1882-5 remained in service to work the Lyme Regis branch until 1962. This July 1956 photograph was taken at Exmouth Junction MPD in Devon.

© Ken Widd. Steve Armitage Collection