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After its active service, the engine was sold by BR to Sir Billy Butlin for display at one of his holiday camps. It was displayed at Minehead Holiday Camp until 1970.
Technical details
| Series | A1X Terrier |
| Set-up | Ct (0-6-0) |
| Length | 7940 mm |
| Diameter driving wheels | 1219 mm |
| Weight full | 28 ton |
| Grate area | 3 m2 |
| Gear | Stephenson |
| Cilinders | 2: 360x508 mm |
| Fuel capacity | coal |
| Water capacity | 2 m3 |
| Power | 47,6 kN |
| Remarks | These engines were an improved version of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway A1 Class. Originally build between 1872 and 1880. |
History
| Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | Build for | London, Brighton and South Coast Railway | A1X Terrier | Knowle/ 78 |
| 1900 | Renumbered by | London, Brighton and South Coast Railway | A1X Terrier | / 678 |
| 1923 | Take over by | Southern Railway | A1X Terrier | / B678 |
| 1930 | Renumbered by | Southern Railway | A1X Terrier | / 2678 |
| 1948 | Take over by | British Railways | A1X Terrier | / 32678 |
| 1964 | Sold to | Butlins | A1X Terrier | / 32678 |
| 1974 | Sold to | Kent & East Sussex Railway | A1X Terrier | Knowle/ 8 |
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