Ignorant of future health and safety rules, this keen female engine cleaner literally puts her head on the line to get to grips with this LNER Gresley Locomotive at King's Cross shed, in December, 1941. There's a "Not to be moved" sign to the cylinder's left side, but let's hope the engine's handbrake was firmly screwed down. World War II Women. Woman engine cleaner at work at Kings Cross Loco Depot. December 1941. Stunning Photo Prints and Gifts from Buy Iconic Newspaper Photos at - Mirror-Photos.co.uk
