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Researching I found a photo of 2 20's on the Polkemmet branch. Also saw one of the steam locos pulling the coal wagons. I didn't remember what a disgusting state the wagons were in by that time.

Yes, most of them went west to Ravenscraig I believe, joining at Benhar but I remember a lot of traffic heading east

Anyone got a long memory? As a lad I remember long trains clanking along the line past Fauldhouse, often at night but also during the day. I'm talking early 70's. I seem to remember steel wagons and tankers. Anyone got knowledge of brand names, style of wagons, what they were carrying...