Introduced in 1898 and designed by Worsdell as Class E1 for the North Eastern Railway, these 0-6-0 tanks were later classified as 2F under BR. Employed as shunters and station pilots, 113 were eventually built at Darlington works, Doncaster works and by Armstrong Whitworth over an extended period between 1898 and 1951. No. 69023 Joem is the only steam locomotive I have ever driven, during a footplate experience at Shildon in 2009. This was a much-appreciated big birthday present from some very generous work colleagues. John Dyer photographed No. 68722 at York station in 1956 and No. 68736, also at York, on 26/7/60.
John Dyer's photographs are terrific and it is great that they are being shown to a wider audience. Well done Mike 👍
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