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Numbers Carried
Type Number Date From Notes
Pre TOPS (Pre Tops) D2991 21/07/1962  
TOPS (Tops) 07007  

Locomotive Specifics
Class as Built 07
Subclass/Rebuild History
ClassFrom
0721/07/1962
Wheels 0-6-0
Builder Ruston & Hornsby
To Service 21/07/1962 to Southampton Docks (71I)
Withdrawn 06/05/1973 off Eastleigh (EH)
Time in Service 10 yrs, 9 mths , 15 dys
Status Preserved

Liveries Carried - WIP
Code Colour Date From
BFYE BR Blue bodywork, full yellow cab front by 06/1969

Allocations - WIP
Code Subsequent Codes Name From Date
71I   Southampton Docks (New) on 21/07/1962
70D   Eastleigh 4w/e 07/02/1966
     Withdrawn on 06/05/1973

Configuration - WIP
Date Configuration Description Additional Diagram Source
21/07/1962 v Vacuum brakes      

Preservation
Current Status Operational
Status Date 03/07/2012
Information In regular use at Eastleigh Works as Works shunter. Previously used as a static generator before falling out of use in the mid 1980's.


Summary
Start Event Details Source See Also
21/07/1962 To Service To service as British Railways number D2991
Built at Ruston & Hornsby
Allocated to Southampton Docks (71I)
   
07/02/1966 Allocation Reallocated to Eastleigh (70D)    
06/1969 Livery Change of livery to BR Blue bodywork, full yellow cab front    
1973 Number Allocated Allocated number 07007 but not taken up    
06/05/1973 Withdrawn Condemned as 2991 from Eastleigh (EH)    

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