MSR[HI] - opening day in 1873.

The official "First Train" to open the service to Peel, at Douglas on Thursday,1st July 1873. The loco is No.1 "Sutherland" - without the cab back sheet. The train would be carrying many dignitaries, as well as the band who were carried in an open waggon next to the "Ducal Saloon" !

Note : the rake of 4-wheelers in the background, as the livery is single colour, these will all be second class B or C designs.
The first class [designated A] in the train have the upper sections painted a lighter colour.

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