Southern Railway 718

This 4-4-0 locomotive was the first to haul Their Majesties on their trip to Canada -- on the short trip from London to Portsmouth where the royal couple embarked on their ship to North America.

Seen here on May 5, 1939, SR 718 is having a head plaque applied that features the flags of Great Britian, Canada and the United states.

Later in the day, SR 718 is seen pulling the Royal Train Pullmans on the route from London Waterloo Station to Portmouth.

Image: Michael Bowerman collection.

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