Interesting shot. There aren't enough UK industrial railway photos on here. Was this the last time steam was used in the UK? (Besides preserved lines, obviously)
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Thanks for your comment. The engine lasted here in intermittent use until September '82. (The date on the photo is wrong - should be 12/81 - corrections have been submitted). I belive I am right in saying this was one of 2 coal board engines still in occasional use in Britain, the other being at Bold Colliery in Lancashire. By coincidence, both worked their last shifts on consecutive days - 22nd (Bold) and 23rd (Wheldale) of that month. Both engines have been preserved. I may post more industrial stuff soon!
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