One of many and varied designs of small tank engine typical of those used on main line and industrial railways from Victorian times. These little engines might not have the fame of the big express locomotives, but they were essential in maintaining suburban passenger and branch line services.
This locomotive 'Boxhill' was one of 50 locomotives built between 1872 and 1880 for the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway’s suburban and cross-London services. They were designed by William Stroudley, built at Brighton, and this particular locomotive was withdrawn from use in 1946, and restored to its original condition.
After some time in storage it was put on display at the Clapham museum in London, and after the creation of the National Railway Museum in York in 1975 it was moved there.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
There must have been thousands of little tank engines of simular designs at work in hundreds of locations across the country, but when they were at work, they rarely looked as clean as this. My memories of such engines is that they were always dirty and neglected.
Ian
January 22nd, 2024
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Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
There must have been thousands of little tank engines of simular designs at work in hundreds of locations across the country, but when they were at work, they rarely looked as clean as this. My memories of such engines is that they were always dirty and neglected.
Ian