'STAND WELL CLEAR OF THE DOORS PLEASE!!!' A rare photograph taken at Brownhills West showing the prototype automatic synchronised slam-door coach under test. Unfortunately, the trials had to be abandoned eventually after considerable finger trouble.

Location: Brownhills West

Original line: Cannock Branch (Midland Railway)

Photographer: Ken Strachan

Contact photographer: Ken Strachan

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Date: 01/04/2014

Image number: 46830

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