Service Loco
Having entered service in 1942, this USAT 0-6-0T no.30061 worked most of her life at Southhampton Docks. In October 1962 she was withdrawn from general service to become a ’Service’ (also known as ‘Departmental’) loco and was re-numbered DS 233. The number she bears here in May 1966, as she sits on Eastleigh MPD (70D). Finally withdrawn and scrapped at Cashmore’s of Newport in July 1967.
Service Loco
Having entered service in 1942, this USAT 0-6-0T no.30061 worked most of her life at Southhampton Docks. In October 1962 she was withdrawn from general service to become a ’Service’ (also known as ‘Departmental’) loco and was re-numbered DS 233. The number she bears here in May 1966, as she sits on Eastleigh MPD (70D). Finally withdrawn and scrapped at Cashmore’s of Newport in July 1967.