BR(S) Schools class 30926 ‘Repton’ at Stewarts Lane Shed, Greater London with an Empty stock (Derby Day Royal Train) on Wednesday 06 Jun 1962 – J. Scrace [140375]

View from footbridge showing Schools class in immaculate condition leaving on the rear of the Royal Train, ready to work the 12:10 p.m. Victoria – Tattenham Corner Derby Day Royal Train. The train comprises 3 Pullman cars and a 12-wheel saloon. The loco has the original Maunsell chimney and a 70D (Basingstoke) shedplate. It was withdrawn on 30/12/1962, but was saved for preservation, initially moving to Steamtown in the USA. It returned to the UK in 1989 and is now operational on the NYMR. Battersea Power Station can be seen in the distance