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Locomotive number 2290, 1920

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Locomotive number 2290, 1920

Front light of a banking engine number 2290, shining on a brake van and engine shed, Bromsgrove, 13 December 1920. This Midland Railway locomotive was used to assist trains on the Lickey incline. This incline, from Bromsgrove to Blackwell is the steepest mainline incline in Britain, at a grading of 1/37. Banking engines were coupled to the rear of trains on steep gradients, to provide extra power. Bromsgrove was the shed where banking engines that worked on the Lickey Incline were housed

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This print captures the powerful presence of Locomotive number 2290, taken in 1920. The front light of this banking engine illuminates a brake van and an engine shed in Bromsgrove on a chilly December night. Locomotive number 2290 was an essential part of the Midland Railway's operations, specifically used to assist trains on the Lickey incline. This incline, stretching from Bromsgrove to Blackwell, holds the prestigious title of being Britain's steepest mainline incline with a grading of 1/37. Banking engines like number 2290 played a crucial role during this era by coupling themselves to the rear of trains traversing steep gradients. Their purpose was to provide additional power and ensure safe passage along challenging tracks. Bromsgrove served as the home for these remarkable banking engines that tirelessly worked on the Lickey Incline. It was here that they were housed, maintained, and prepared for their arduous duties. This print not only showcases the impressive locomotive itself but also offers a glimpse into railway history and engineering marvels from nearly a century ago. It serves as a reminder of how railways relied on dedicated machines like Locomotive number 2290 to conquer formidable obstacles such as steep inclines while ensuring efficient transportation across Britain's vast network.

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