The topography of the Yorks Lancs railway was such that powerful locomotives were needed to shift goods around the network. Hugh's came up with a big hauler in his 'Crab'. They were a common sight around the network and often moved further afield. it was said of this engine that is would continue to pull where others including the likes of Black Fives would stall. 140lb's on the steam chest and a Crab would continue up Copy Pit, where others would have stalled long before.
The bottom two pics show my favourite train 'The Devonian'. Bradford to Paignton. Always the beginning of those two wonderful weeks away in Torquay. Usually hauled by a Jubilee or Black five.
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