Swindon June 1959
Class 03 204HP 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunter D2087 stands outside the eastern end of Swindon Works 'A' Shop, in June 1959. Recently completed, it has acquired the name of 'Teddy's Loco', whom I assume was a chargehand or someone of influence! It will soon be making its way to the paint shop to be given its BR green livery, followed by running-in trials. Entering service on 24th June, its first allocation involved hardly any travelling at all as it was to Swindon (82C). After 4 years it was transferred to Neath Court Sart (87A). It then started a wandering existence, to Llanelli (87F), Landore (87E), Taunton (83B), Ashford (73F) then back to Landore where it was stored and condemned in June 1971. It then lingered for another two years before being broken up by Messrs Pounds at Fratton TMD, a curious end.
The Norman Hirst Collection re-imaged. Copyright ©2022 by Keith Lewcock. Not to be used or reproduced without my prior permission..
Swindon June 1959
Class 03 204HP 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunter D2087 stands outside the eastern end of Swindon Works 'A' Shop, in June 1959. Recently completed, it has acquired the name of 'Teddy's Loco', whom I assume was a chargehand or someone of influence! It will soon be making its way to the paint shop to be given its BR green livery, followed by running-in trials. Entering service on 24th June, its first allocation involved hardly any travelling at all as it was to Swindon (82C). After 4 years it was transferred to Neath Court Sart (87A). It then started a wandering existence, to Llanelli (87F), Landore (87E), Taunton (83B), Ashford (73F) then back to Landore where it was stored and condemned in June 1971. It then lingered for another two years before being broken up by Messrs Pounds at Fratton TMD, a curious end.
The Norman Hirst Collection re-imaged. Copyright ©2022 by Keith Lewcock. Not to be used or reproduced without my prior permission..