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Numbers Carried
Type Number Date From Notes
Pre TOPS (Pre Tops) D179 21/09/1962  
TOPS (Tops) 46042 02/1974  

Locomotive Specifics
Class as Built 46
Subclass/Rebuild History
ClassFrom
4621/09/1962
Wheels 1Co-Co1
Builder Derby Works
Fittings (as built)
Train Brakes Vacuum Brakes fitted
Steam Boiler Spanner Mk 3
Multiple Fitting Blue Star
Other Details Central Headcode Box
To Service 21/09/1962 to Gateshead (52A)
Withdrawn 01/11/1981
Time in Service 19 yrs, 1 mth , 11 dys
Cut Up 18/12/1982
Cut At Locomotive Works (Swindon)
Status Scrapped

Liveries Carried - WIP
Code Colour Date From
BFYE BR Blue bodywork, full yellow cab front by 30/12/1970

Allocations - WIP
Code Subsequent Codes Name From Date
52A   Gateshead (New) on 21/09/1962
55A   Holbeck (MR) w/e 10/10/1970
52A   Gateshead w/e 09/10/1971
     Withdrawn on 01/11/1981

Modifications - WIP
Date Modified Order Number Modification Status Charged to Capital Charged to Revenue Total Cost
13/08/1971   Air Brakes fitted        
07/1976   Modified headcode box (metal sheeting painted yellow with 2 marker lights)        

Configuration - WIP
Date Configuration Description Additional Diagram Source
21/09/1962 vb Vacuum brakes, Steam heat      
13/08/1971 xb Dual brakes, Steam heat      

Fires
Date of Fire Severity Damage Source of Fire Material Details Location
25/06/1970 Severe   Brake block sparks Oil impregnated dirt or waste Passenger working  


Summary
Start Event Details Source See Also
21/09/1962 To Service To service as British Railways number D179
Built at Derby Works
Allocated to Gateshead (52A)
   
10/10/1970 Allocation Reallocated to Holbeck (MR) (55A)    
30/12/1970 Livery Change of livery to BR Blue bodywork, full yellow cab front    
13/08/1971 Modification Modification: Air Brakes fitted    
09/10/1971 Allocation Reallocated to Gateshead (52A)    
02/1974 Renumbered Renumbered to 46042    
07/1976 Modification Modification: Modified headcode box (metal sheeting painted yellow with 2 marker lights)    
01/11/1981 Withdrawn Condemned as 46042    
18/12/1982 Scrapped Broken up by Locomotive Works: Swindon    

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