A location that will be recognised by many railway enthusiasts and one which still sees many steam-hauled 'specials' is Hellifield. In September 1967 BR Riddles 'Standard 9F' 2-10-0 No. 92125 appears to have a 'home-made' front numberplate as it heads westward with a train of empties for replenishment with gypsum anhydrite at the Long Meg Mine near Little Salkeld on the S&C route. 92125 was Built at Crewe in March 1957 and withdrawn in December 1967.

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