Steam in Wartime India

Discussion in 'Locomotives' started by Wolseley, Aug 25, 2018.

  1. Wolseley

    Wolseley Full Member

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    Here's something a bit different - a photograph my late father took in Bangalore, India while serving with the RAF during World War II. The original isn't very clear, although I have done my best to enhance it - I would imagine that the quality of film processing available during a global conflict would be rather variable to say the least. I have no idea what the locomotive is, but maybe someone else does.

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    jakesdad13 Staff Member Moderator

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    According to Wikipedia it is an Indian Railways XB class.

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    Interesting to know what it is. Anyway, I found another railway photo in the album, although there is no locomotive in sight - it's one of a train, somewhere in Calcutta, taking on passengers at a station:

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