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Carriage heating locos.

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Thompson1706, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. Thompson1706

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    Can anybody tell me the B.R. number of the B1 which was at Norwich in 1966, carrying a number such as 30 or similar ?

    Also, does anybody have the details of the L & Y 0-4-4T locos at various depots in the North West ?
    I know that there was one at Edge Hill until 1968.

    Bob.
     
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  2. Martin Perry

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    Probably No 26 (61138)
     
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    Yes there was, but there were no numbers to be found on it anywhere.

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    I well remember the old 'coppertop' that was used for carriage heating near to Margate station in the 1950s. This was S.E.C.R. D class No. 31501. She was there for years.
    Cheers
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    I believe there were two Barton Wright 0-44 tanks at Newton heath for carriage heating.Both broken up on site in 1968.Poss one at Blackpool aswell. Hope this helps.
     
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    There has been some articles and correspondence in Railway Bylines over the years about these locos. I'll try and dig through my collection tomorrow.
     
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    There was definately one at Blackpool, & I have a book with a photo, but don't know which book. 51397 is recorded in use as a stationary boiler at Garston from March 1959 to July 1960.

    Dave

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    Just to clarify 3155's post. There were 2 0-4-4tanks at Blackpool (Central) and 1 at Blackpool (North). Photographs of these are in a couple of the Foxline books.
    The L&Y 0-6-0 saddle tank at Garston was used to steam heat the banana vans in the docks.
     
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    The L & Y Society should be able to help in identifying these locos?
     
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