The Lickey Incline

Description:

The steepest climb for any Standard Gauge line in England. The Lickey Incline was near Birmingham and many trains passing over it had two locomotives (Double Headers ) at the front and one or more at the rear to give extra power (bankers)

subjects: Bankers Double Headers are trainspotting terminology,  Railroads,  History,  British Rail. London Midland Region,  British Rail

Places: England,  Worcestershire