WD 2-8-0 'Austerity' No. 90491 at the M1 bridge construction site.
During the construction of the M1 in the early 1960's, a new bridge had to be built to take the London Extension over the new motorway. Much of the material used in the construction was brought to the site by rail and stored in Whetstone Station's yard. This photograph shows War Department built 8F 'Austerity' 2-8-0, No. 90491, as it waits at the bridge construction site having brought in material supplies. These R. A. Riddles designed locomotives became regular performers on the London Extension, hauling many long and slow freight trains. See on Route Map
Digital Reference: L3511
Creator: Orton, T. - circa 1962
Contributor: Orton, T.
Type: Black & White
Format: 115mm, 75mm
Copyright: Orton, T.
Source: Orton, T. (part of T. Orton Collection)
Identifier: No. 15
OS Reference: 455100 296500
