According to my notes for 28/10/66, Stanier Class 5 No. 44987 of 10A was right next to No. 70050 Firth of Clyde on Carlisle Kingmoor sheds. She had been photographed in May, with a snowplough fitted, taking a freight over Ais Gill. That could have been one of her last duties.
The Brit’s withdrawal was in August, and both locos were on the 12A scrap line when we visited. Perhaps they had taken a look in the smokebox and decided not to bother cleaning her out. In any event, it provided an unusual shot, so thanks again to Andy Mace for providing it.
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