SCRCA Image: 240650_19xx-xx-xx_BSw_BV_Ribble-Viaduct-and-Pen-y-ghent-from-WSW

Image
Steam loco 46203 crossing Ribble Viaduct, with snow-covered Pen-y-ghent beyond
Image Details
Brief description of image
Steam loco 46203 crossing Ribble Viaduct, with snow-covered Pen-y-ghent beyond
Image Type
Elevation view
Image Contributor
SCRCA Project Contributor: Bob Swallow
Contributor's Reference
PICT0541
Location Reference(s)
SCRCA structure 240650: Bridge SAC/34 - Ribble Viaduct / Ribble Bridge (River Ribble)
Image Notes

Description: Stanier Pacific 4-6-2 express passenger steam locomotive number 46203 ('Princess Margaret Rose') crossing the River Ribble via Ribble Viaduct with a northbound special passenger train. Pen-y-ghent, partially covered in snow, is visible in the background.

Date: Not known.

General notes: This photograph was taken by Bob Swallow. The clarity / quality of the image has been adversely affected by the transfer from 35mm slide to digital image. However, it is still clear enough to provide interesting and valuable information.