Millom Iron Works
Just before closure of Millom Ironworks, Millom No.1 (AB 2333/1953) draws No.12 and No.3 out of the shed to be photographed. No.1 and No.12 (AB 929/1902) went to the Lakeside Railway soon afterwards. The development of the Barclay 0-4-0ST over many years can be seen by studying these two locos. No.3 had been built by New Lowca Engineering 250/1912 and was out of use with coupling rods removed. This loco came from Cleator Moor in 1932 but was little used as it was known to wear axleboxes unevenly, possibly due to a bent frame. Being a rare beast, efforts were made to find a buyer but in 1968 many locos in scrap yards were in full working order. There were no takers for this damaged machine and it was scrapped in 1969.
Location: Millom Iron Works (former)
Original line: Millom and Askam Iron Company
Photographer: David Hindle
Contact photographer: David Hindle
Date: 19/09/1968
Image number: 26587
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