Steam train.

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1900
 Description
View of an engine (0-6-0 wheel configuration) pulling a train of eight carriages. The engine displays a 'head code' by means of semaphore arms, which are in the vertical position. This indicated the train's destination to other railwaymen, allowing signalmen, for example, to know which train was passing their box. The railway sleepers are wooden.
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Department
Photo
Collection
Falkirk Libraries/Falkirk District Council/Local Authorities Group
Maker
Production date
Circa 1900
Subject person
Subject notes
The train belongs to the Caledonian Railway Company. The engine has no tender to carry large amounts of water and coal which suggests it is pulling a local train.
Accession number
P27627

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