British Railways Standard Steam Loco 73096 at Alresford Station
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| Photo: Charles Moorhen |
Seen blowing off steam at Alresford station, on the preserved Mid-Hants Railway, UK British Railway Standard steam locomotive, 4-6-0 73096, takes a well-earned rest between operating duties.
The first of this class of steam locomotive, having been designed and built under the direction of R. A. Riddles, was completed at the British Railways Derby Works in April 1955.
Although comparatively rare on the Eastern Region during its operating days, it was otherwise used on the main lines of all other regions.
The class embodied many features and details of the British Railways "Britannia" class and were used on mixed traffic duties.
UK steam locomotive 73096 was withdrawn from main line service on the 30/11/67 and sold to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry, South Wales.
In July 1985 the locomotive was rescued and returned to service in October 1993 , following a major boiler overhaul.
Personal Comment:
Television viewers in the UK using 'Freeview', may be interested to know that the commercial for a collection of nostalgic CDs, featuring a couple and their dog and a shot of 34016 steam loco 'Bodmin', shows occasionally on the 'Talking Pictures TV channel'.
It was filmed at Alresford station on the Mid-Hants Railway.
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