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46231 Duchess of Atholl

Discussion in 'Photography' started by neildimmer, Oct 19, 2018.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added this photo of 46231 Duchess of Atholl passing Polmadie with the 'Royal Scot' September 1948 loco in Dark blue livery with a rake of GWR Chocolate & cream stock


    https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/LMSSteam/Stanier-Locomotives/Princess-Coronation-Class/4622546234-Built-1938/4623146234/i-h89bZrt
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    46231 Duchess of Atholl passing Polmadie with the 'Royal Scot' September 1948 loco in Dark blue livery with a rake of GWR Chocolate & cream stock

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    Neil
     
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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Looks more like ex-LMS stock in blood and custard to me.
     
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Info provided on back of photo
     
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    Not GWR stock, most likely one of the experimental liveries, plum and spilt milk?
     
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    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I agree looks more LMSy to me. Looking closer you can make out the small guard's ducket on the front coach which AFAIK is peculiar to the Stanier coaches?
     
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    This is the experimental blue which she received in May 1948, she has British Railways in full down the tender. This lasted until January 1951 when she got the normal blue until green in December 1953.

    I'd agree that the stock is ex-LMS in one or other of the cream / red liveries.

    I'm sure you know, Neil, that what's written on the back of photographs should be taken at best as a guideline!
     
  7. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    i know but all the other photos I have from this photographer are very accurate.
     

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