Introduced in 1953, designed at Derby by Robert Riddles and based on the LMS Ivatt Class 2T, there were 30 in the class. They were built at Crewe and Darlington between 1953 and 1957. They were all gone by 1966 and none were preserved, although there is a new build, No. 84030, underway at the Bluebell Railway. John Dyer photographed No. 84001 passing Birkenhead sheds on 20/2/61 and the same engine at Bidston in 1957. No. 84003 was at Hooton on 5/9/60 [two shots] and No. 84029 at Southampton Central on 28/8/61.
Some more great photos from John Dyer's collection. Thanks for sharing them Mike and John. Cheers Andy
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