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The HO scale kit by Walthers (http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3098) brings modelling a cement plant within easy reach of the average modeller and kitbasher. This locomotive (HE1688/31) "Southern" is working the Tunnel Portland Cement Company works at West Thurrock in Essex on 1 January 1965. Photo Roger Monk.