The Bristolian behind No 6007 ‘King William III’ (81A). Fitted with the first type (fabricated parallel-sided) style of double chimney (9/56) Dates this picture as c1957.

Peter Kerslake says "With a new inside cylinder block complete with reinforced lifting holes, improved top tread plating and later style of spindle whenrebuilt with new front frames in Swindon Works between 28th April and 21st September 1956. It was the tenth King so rebuilt."

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