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Hand colored photo from 1948
Original title: North British Locomotive Company Glasgow (NBL), Nigerian Railways, river class
Photographer: Unknown
Location: Atlas Street, Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland

The North British Locomotive Company (NBL), based in Glasgow, Scotland, was one of the largest locomotive manufacturers in the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded in 1903 through the merger of Sharp Stewart & Co., Neilson, Reid & Co., and Dubs & Co., the company operated from two key sites: the Hyde Park Works on Atlas Street, Springburn, and the Queens Park Works on Polmadie Road. These facilities were at the heart of Glasgow's industrial might, producing locomotives that served railways across the globe.

NBL played a significant role in developing railway infrastructure in British colonies, particularly Nigeria. In the 1950s, the company supplied River Class locomotives to the Nigerian Railways. These steam-powered engines were...

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