Alex Coomber
An ex LMS Coronation Class 4-6-2s became regular performers on the North Wales Coast Line following their relegation from duties on the West Coast Main Line. Here's No. 46254 City of Stoke On Trent makes steam and smoke as it is readied to haul the relief up The Irish Mail at Holyhead Shed in August 1964 only 2 months before withdrawal. The diagonal yellow stripe on the cabside indicates that it was banned from working under the wires south of Crewe.