For some the detail is everything, some train spotters have an encyclopedic knowledge of rolling stock but most seem to know everything. Why it had is a mystery to me but the important thing is, it had. Trains had names to conjure with, card 4, 'Knight of the Golden Fleece'. Reading the reverse of the cards you soon realise every engine seems to have some sort of unique feature one way or another. What appears to be simple from a distance usually becomes darn complicated as you get closer to the situation.
Railways seem to be no different.
Card 17 show an electric locomotive. The Bishop's Road to Farrington Street line was electrified in 1905 by the looks of the card. The electrification was considered a great advantage. Indeed it was. Let's face it steam trains are for enthusiasts.