73129_0808_Hammersmith
73129 approaches Hammersmith (double heading with 92214) with a train from Butterley, 24th August 2008.
Locomotive History
Outshopped from Derby Works in August 1956 it is the sole survivor of the last batch of 30 steam locomotives to be built at Derby Works and is unique in being the only preserved Standard Class 5 fitted with Caprotti Valve Gear. It was initially allocated to Shrewsbury on the Western Region until in September 1958 it transferred north to Patricroft shed (Manchester), where it was to spend the remainder its working life until being withdrawn from traffic on 2nd December 1967.
73129_0808_Hammersmith
73129 approaches Hammersmith (double heading with 92214) with a train from Butterley, 24th August 2008.
Locomotive History
Outshopped from Derby Works in August 1956 it is the sole survivor of the last batch of 30 steam locomotives to be built at Derby Works and is unique in being the only preserved Standard Class 5 fitted with Caprotti Valve Gear. It was initially allocated to Shrewsbury on the Western Region until in September 1958 it transferred north to Patricroft shed (Manchester), where it was to spend the remainder its working life until being withdrawn from traffic on 2nd December 1967.