There were 115 of these 2-6-0s designed by Robert Riddles at Doncaster in 1953. They were built at Horwich, Doncaster and Derby works and the class was completed by 1957. They were intended mainly for use on freight trains and had a largely unrestricted route availability. They were withdrawn between 1964 and 1968 with four examples eventually being rescued for preservation from Barry scrapyard.
John Dyer’s photographs show No. 76008 at Southampton Central on 28/8/61, No. 76052 crossing a main road in Liverpool in August 1965 and also taking a freight through Saltney on 24/8/65, No. 76053 at Southampton Central on 26/4/60, No. 76059 also at Southampton on 26/8/61 and No. 76086 in pouring rain at Trafford Park sheds on 19/8/62.
Excellent Mike. As ever (when you publish them ) John Dyer's photographs are excellent too & it is great that you are sharing them with a wider audience. Cheers Andy
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