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The engine was operational from 1967 till 1973. In 1980 an overhaul was started and the engine worked on the main line again between 1989 and 1994 covering 12000 miles. Than it went on static display. In 2013 a new overhaul was started which is still in progress.
Technical details
Series | Jubilee |
Set-up | 2'C (4-6-0) |
Length | 19730 mm |
Diameter driving wheels | 2057 mm |
Weight full | 136 ton |
Overheated area | 31 m2 |
Gear | Walschaerts |
Cilinders | 3: 432x660 mm |
Fuel capacity | coal: 9,1 ton |
Water capacity | 18 m3 |
Power | 118.4 kN |
History
Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
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1934 | Build for | London Midland and Scottish Railway | Jubilee | / 5596 |
1936 | Renamed by | London Midland and Scottish Railway | Jubilee | Bahamas/ 5596 |
1948 | Take over by | British Railways | Jubilee | Bahamas/ 45596 |
1967 | Sold to | Bahamas Locomotive Society | Jubilee | Bahamas/ 45596 |
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