A lovely December 1955 portrait of Vulcan Foundry built, ex-LMS Fowler '4P Compound' No. 41189 simmering gently on arrival at Preston's cavernous station. I am often asked what seems to be missing from period station scenes such as this. Chewing gum, crisp packets, discarded coffee cups and other such delights of the modern era...

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