Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Alan Gibson Files: 76031

76031

The smalled print in the collection, a mere 80 by 54mm, and one of the few with any information. On the back, in pencil, we have "S. Tottenham. BR Cl4 2-6-0". 

A nice workaday shot of what would have been a common sight at the time. 

Frustratingly, I can't read the chalk writing on the tender, even when blowing it up on screen. Anyone fancy a guess?

2 comments:

James Finister said...

The chalked date looks like 5/5/57

I initially read the first line as something like "please leave room in front" but I'm less convinced of that now.

Alec said...

Please leave room in front today (signature) 5/8/57
That’s what I think.