Date: 07/09/2014

A SYMBOL of County Durham's railway heritage is to return for the first time in over four decades. The iconic “Lambton Tanks” tank engines were famed for their work on coal trains between collieries in the Houghton area and staithes in Sunderland. They found cult status in the late 1960s when photographers and enthusiasts from around the country flocked to Philadelphia sheds to see their last days. Now, for the first time since the early 1970s, one is to return as star guest at an event on the volunteer-run Tanfield Railway, near Stanley.

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Tank engine to star on steam heritage line

Norhern Echo

A SYMBOL of County Durham's railway heritage is to return for the first time in over four decades.

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Lambton tank no 29 receiving attention inside the shed at Grosmont on 6 June 2013.
Location: Grosmont
Company: Whitby and Pickering Railway
06/06/2013 John Furnevel

After many years of inactivity, the NYMR's Lambton 0-6-2 tank no 29 is seen banking a long diesel hauled service train out of Grosmont and up the bank to Goathland, presumably running-in, on 30th April 2013. Overnight its lining, lettering and numbering would be applied before duty on the May 1st 40 year Anniversary train.
Location: Grosmont
Company: Whitby and Pickering Railway
30/04/2013 Brian Taylor

Lambton Tank no 29 stands alongside Grosmont shed on 6 October 2013.
Location: Grosmont
Company: Whitby and Pickering Railway
06/10/2013 Colin Alexander