NCB Backworth Colliery 0-6-0ST No. 16
Marley Hill, Durham, UK
Location: Tanfield Railway
Status: Stored
Photo Album
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Years of outdoor storage haven't done any favours for this chunky, powerful saddle tank from the Northumberland coalfield.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
Privately owned industrial locos were allowed to use British Railways' lines for short distances. For this reason they had to be registered with BR. This is the rusty registration plate carried by No.16.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
NCB Backworth 0-6-0ST No.16 at Marley Hill, Gateshead 19 February 2012.
Photo Copyright © Dale W Fickés