B/W print; Track improvement work at Harrow-on-the-Hill, Metropolitan line by Topical Press, 3 Apr 1948
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/34563 |
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| Description | Track improvement work at Harrow-on-the-Hill, Metropolitan line. This view shows the high-level tracks to Uxbridge, which have been broken and reconnected to the new track. An engineer's train, with guard's brake no B572 nearest to camera, stands background centre; a plume of smoke at the rear of the train indicates the presence of a steam locomotive. LNER locomotive no 4394 stands background right. Men can be seen working near the single-line junction, midground left. |
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| Dates | 3 Apr 1948 |
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| Photograph number | U42972 |
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| Completeness | 69% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Descriptive size 8x6insItem content Attribute Value Text Speed restriction sign: 15Design Attribute Value Shot high exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Topical Press, 3 Apr 1948 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Location Station Approach Harrow HA1