Locomotives on shed at Eastleigh in October 1962, featuring 2-4-0WT no 30587, one of the famous Southern Railway well tanks designed by Joseph Beattie. Built in 1874 by Beyer Peacock, at their Gorton Works in Manchester (at a cost of £2,570) no 30587 was withdrawn by BR in December 1962. The locomotive now forms part of the national collection see image 22748 and can be seen operating on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway wher e it is on extended loan from the NRM.
Location: Eastleigh Shed
Original line: London and South Western Railway
Photographer: K A Gray
Contact photographer: K A Gray
Date: 30/10/1962
Image number: 31870