Churnet Valley Railway

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This was taken from a moving diesel train as the train you see here developed a fault on the day.

Some details found on the internet:

Registration plate affixed to USA army Lima locomotive No. 5197

Makers registration plate from the USA Lima locomotive No. 5197:
Transportation Corps
U.S. Army
5197
Specification No. T-1569
W-33-092-tc-2639
Manufactured by
LIMA Locomotive works, Inc,
No. 8856 June 1945

I have found a photograph of this engine on Flickr, if you do happen to follow the the link then get ready for a shock, www.flickr.com/photos/35138806@N08/9184029321


ref: 9082 - 10th Aug 2019