The classic Stockton and Darlington long boiler 0-6-0. These had the firebox way out behind the rear axle which produced an unusual, but instantly recognisable, wheel spacing with the rear axle much closer to the centre axle than the front axle is located. The idea was to increase the heating area, especially for mineral engines, which spent some time in sidings or looped to allow passenger trains to pass. Duilt by Dubs in Glasgow, she had a long career, becoming part of the North Eastern Railway's 1001 class. We say 'class', but there were many variations between engines classified 1001. Notice the deep buffer beam, for dealing with the ancient chaldron wagons that were still in use on the S&D when these locos were introduced.

They were, for a long time, associated with the remote Rosedale Branch which struck out over the high ground of the North Yorkshire Moors, and could only be reached by the Ingleby incline, which locos only crossed when making visits to the works, or returning from overhaul.

This one survived to take part in the celebrations for the 100 years of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1925. It was in the procession of locos in steam. Afterwards it was displayed in the old Railway Museum at York, then spent some time at North Road Museum, Darlington before returning to York, where it is displayed today.