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no.2248

Coupling Competition, Furness Railway

Early 20th Century

Railway worker with pole coupling low sided wagons. Spectators to the left. This is part of the annual coupling competition which had been instigated by Furness Railway in 1887 for guards, shunters and porters. It was held on Good Friday by tradition.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=8911

no.2248

Coupling Competition, Furness Railway

Early 20th Century

Railway worker with pole coupling low sided wagons. Spectators to the left. This is part of the annual coupling competition which had been instigated by Furness Railway in 1887 for guards, shunters and porters. It was held on Good Friday by tradition.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/6858
Sankey Number: 2248

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Album Number: Album 12 2001-2318

Page Number: 31

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2248    Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs.