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The Vic Whistler

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The Vic Whistler railway photograph - 12x9 print image
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About the photograph

English Electric Class 40, 40045, stands at Manchester Victoria with the 21.15 service to Blackpool on 23rd December 1975. This appears to be a loco-hauled substitute for a failed DMU.

The station is deserted; a few empty BRUTES possibly await the evening parcels trains, but given how close it is to Christmas, I expect most people were either out celebrating or at home preparing for the big day. The steam rising from the coaching stock hints at the cold weather.

I well remember Manchester Victoria, it always struck me as a magnificent station, especially the platform it shared with Manchester Exchange, which meant a long walk to see what was stabled at the western end. I remember the constant stream of freight and parcels, as well as the local and long-distance passenger trains.

However, the station was always dirty and a picture of neglect, a reflection of BR at the time. This entire scene is now consigned to history; the platforms and station buildings on this side of the station are now home to the Manchester AO Arena.

The Class 40 didn’t last much longer, being withdrawn from service at nearby Longsight on 1st August 1976.

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