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I remember the forerunners of the mechanical horse; the Stanley Steamer! BR used to have at least two operating from Manchester London Road and Mayfield stations in the mid 50's. I think they carried a heavier load of coal than they did parcels. They were quite a sight coming out of Fairfield Street and up the hill of London Road towards Piccadilly.
Of course London Road station was renamed Piccadilly when the West Coast was electrified.
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