Athelhampton - Railway Locomotive

Railway Locomotive

Great Western Railway steam locomotive 6971 Athelhampton Hall, was one of the 71 Modified Hall Class locomotives used for passenger and freight in south and southwest England. British Railways withdrew 6971 from service in October 1965 and she was scrapped. The locomotive's nameplates are displayed at Athelhampton.

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