E1 class W4 WROXALL Ryde 1960
A photograpgh from the Mick Hymans collection - photographer unknown
This image is undated, however I think it was taken in the Autumn of 1960. W4 was the last of four LBSCR E1 0-6-0 tanks transferred to the isle of Wight in 1932 and 1933. After the closure of several lines between September 1952 and February 1956 the need for goods locomotives was reduced and they were withdrawn when major repairs were required, ironically W4, the last to arrive was the last to be withdrawn, in October 1960.
Built at Brighton works to the designs of William Stroudley, W4 entered service as LBSCR 131 GOURNEY during November 1878. Renumbered B131 and 2131 by the Southern Railway, it was transferred to the Isle of Wight in June 1933.
E1 class W4 WROXALL Ryde 1960
A photograpgh from the Mick Hymans collection - photographer unknown
This image is undated, however I think it was taken in the Autumn of 1960. W4 was the last of four LBSCR E1 0-6-0 tanks transferred to the isle of Wight in 1932 and 1933. After the closure of several lines between September 1952 and February 1956 the need for goods locomotives was reduced and they were withdrawn when major repairs were required, ironically W4, the last to arrive was the last to be withdrawn, in October 1960.
Built at Brighton works to the designs of William Stroudley, W4 entered service as LBSCR 131 GOURNEY during November 1878. Renumbered B131 and 2131 by the Southern Railway, it was transferred to the Isle of Wight in June 1933.