The Brian Leighton Collection
Gallery at present work in progress. Enjoy a journey back in time to steam days mostly in the Ipswich/East Suffolk area. Most of the shots were taken by Brian Leighton who was a railwayman based at Ipswich depot. The majority date from the fifties/sixties. Many thanks to Ian and Ruby Leighton for permission to publish the photos. Unfortunately most of the images had no descriptions and I would be grateful if anyone could identify some of the mystery locations or engines.
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Ipswich
Battle of Britain Class 34065 "Hurricane" arriving at Ipswich from Liverpool Street. The loco was on trial in the area potentially to replace B12, B2 and B17 locos on express workings. This particular loco was used between May 1951 and May 1952. Other Battle of Britain and West Country class were also used. The trials were not successful.
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