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British Railways (SR) – A1X 0-6-0T No.32636, (72 ‘Fenchurch’, 636, B636 & 2636) taken running out of Robertsbridge Station to Tenterden with 'Branch Line Society Railtour' on 12/04/1958 - Wikimedia Commons

The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) A1 Class is an English class of 0-6-0T steam locomotive. Designed by William Stroudley, 50 members of the class were built in 1872 and between 1874 and 1880, all at Brighton Works. The class has received several nicknames, initially being known as "Rooters" by their south London crews. However, the engines were more famously known as "Terriers" on account of the distinctive 'bark' of the exhaust beat.

 

A1X (Terrier) Class 0-6-0T No. 32636 (636) (72 ‘Fenchurch’) designed by William Stroudley, built in 1872 at Brighton Works. Rebuilt to A1X in 1913.

 

Sold to Newhaven Harbour Company, 27 June 1898. Acquired by Southern Railway in 1926. Withdrawn 4 January 1964. Sold for £750 to Bluebell Railway. Preserved

 

Photographer unknown - Photo copyright - Wikimedia Commons - taken departing Robertsbridge Station to Tenterden with 'Branch Line Society Railtour' on 12/04/1958.

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Taken on April 12, 1958