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'THE VICTOR' Decorated Engine 1929?
Photo: RON HUNT

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A decorated engine 'THE VICTOR' Could it have been to celebrate Wigan's R.L Challenge Cup Final at Wembley in 1929?
Photo taken by J.Worswick Wigan

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Comment by: priscus on 21st March 2015 at 16:29

How refreshing, to see one of those in such a gleaming, polished, pristine condition. Is it an Aspinall? (ex L&Y)

Comment by: John Morris on 21st March 2015 at 21:11

I think it is a Barton wright, who preceded Aspinall as the chief mechanical engineer at Horwich.

Comment by: Jarvo on 22nd March 2015 at 20:49

Ex L&Y engine with LMS number plate.

Comment by: priscus on 26th March 2015 at 17:12

LMS No 12280

was L&Y 100, and was BR 52280

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