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Numbers Carried
Company Number Date From
London and North Eastern Railway (1924) 1267 on 20/05/1927
London and North Eastern Railway (1946) 4727   06/04/1946
British Railways 64727   30/10/1948

Locomotive Specifics
Designer N. Gresley
Class J39
Company History LNER
Wheels 0-6-0
Builder Darlington Works
Order Number No Order ID issued
Works Number 1362
Fittings (as built)
Engine Brakes Steam Brake with Vacuum Ejector
To Service Sat 20/05/1927 to Immingham (IMM)
Withdrawal w/e Sat 27/10/1962 off Woodford Halse (2F)
Service Life 35 yrs, 5 mths , 7 dys

Disposal
Scrapping During 09/1963

Notes
Notes Cut up at Darlington

Allocations
Code Subsequent Codes Name From Date
IMM   Immingham (New) on 20/05/1927
STR   Stratford on 14/10/1927
MAR   March on 28/02/1940
STR   Stratford on 09/06/1943
PKS   Parkeston Quay on 19/01/1946
STR   Stratford on 08/06/1946
PKS   Parkeston Quay on 25/09/1947
GOR   Gorton on 16/10/1949
TFD   Trafford Park (LNER) on 18/10/1949
12B   Carlisle Canal on 07/01/1951
12B   Carlisle Canal m/e 31/01/1951
9G   Gorton on 08/11/1958
2F   Woodford Halse on 30/07/1962
     Withdrawn w/e 27/10/1962

SLS Allocations*
Type Code Name From Date
ALLOC PKS Parkeston Quay on 25/09/1947
ALLOC GOR Gorton on 16/10/1949
LOAN 91M To London Midland Region on 18/10/1949
ALLOC 12B Carlisle Canal m/e 31/01/1951
LOAN 91X To Scottish Region w/e 07/07/1951
ALLOC 9G Gorton 4w/e 29/11/1958
ALLOC 2F Woodford Halse 5w/e 04/08/1962
WDN   w/e 27/10/1962

* Stephenson Locomotive Society data - raw and not yet cross-referenced
Modifications
Date Modified Modification
20/05/1927 Diagram 97 boiler fitted
05/03/1932 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 2123)
24/11/1934 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 2284)
09/10/1937 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 2103)
29/06/1940 Screw Reverse fitted
29/06/1940 Steam Reverse Removed
29/06/1940 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 2666)
22/08/1942 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 2210)
21/04/1945 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 2103)
30/10/1948 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 4943)
19/12/1953 Diagram 97 boiler fitted
04/09/1957 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 27558)
04/03/1961 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 27572)
19/04/1962 Diagram 97 boiler fitted (number 27594)


Works Visits
Works Stopped Entry Departure Duration Level of Work Actual Mileage
Doncaster Works 29/06/1929 03/08/1929 36 days General    
Doncaster Works 13/02/1932 05/03/1932 22 days General Boiler number 2123 (Diagram 97)
 
Gorton Works 03/11/1934 24/11/1934 22 days General Boiler number 2284 (Diagram 97)
 
Gorton Works 18/09/1937 09/10/1937 22 days General Boiler number 2103 (Diagram 97)
 
Gorton Works 15/06/1940 29/06/1940 15 days General Boiler number 2666 (Diagram 97)
Screw Reverse fitted
 
Gorton Works 28/07/1942 22/08/1942 26 days General Boiler number 2210 (Diagram 97)
 
Stratford Works 27/01/1944 18/03/1944 52 days General    
Cowlairs Works 17/03/1945 21/04/1945 36 days General Boiler number 2103 (Diagram 97)
 
Gorton Works 02/10/1948 30/10/1948 29 days General Boiler number 4943 (Diagram 97)
Renumbered to BR 64727
 
Derby Works 22/11/1950 28/12/1950 37 days Heavy Intermediate    
Cowlairs Works 29/10/1951 10/11/1951 13 days Light Intermediate    
Cowlairs Works 30/11/1953 19/12/1953 20 days General Boiler number 27455 (Diagram 97)
 
Cowlairs Works 19/08/1955 10/09/1955 23 days Heavy Intermediate    
Cowlairs Works 16/09/1955 17/09/1955 2 days Unclassified    
Cowlairs Works 31/07/1956 01/08/1956 2 days Unclassified    
Cowlairs Works 12/08/1957 04/09/1957 24 days General Boiler number 27558 (Diagram 97)
 
Gorton Works 08/05/1959 29/05/1959 22 days Heavy Casual    
Cowlairs Works 14/01/1961 04/03/1961 50 days General Boiler number 27572 (Diagram 97)
 
Cowlairs Works 21/02/1962 22/02/1962 2 days Unclassified Boiler only
 

Mentions ...
Report Date Title Report Source
30/11/1950 Derby Works In addition to the normal types of L.M.S. origin, the following have come off works: 2060, 2107, 12011, 64749/82, 64807/34, 64958/9. Withdrawn engines in works yard: 3802, 20155, 22853, 58061. No. 20155 has had the number freshly painted on the smokebox door, and neatly enclosed in a white-painted rectangle. Buffer beam repainted, but boiler casing removed.
Engines in for repair 2053 (82D), 12012 (8C), 12002 (5B), 64841 (32B), 64893 (36A), 64971 (40A), 64727 (9F), (6)4910 (36A), 64734 (40A), 64793 (32B), 64805 (39A), 42387/8 (87K); 7316 (71G); and the following other un-renumbered engines 7583 (26B), 2995 (18B), 524 (7B), 4294 (18A), 7131 (21A), 7298 (4A), 7300 (33A), 32 (14B); also numerous others of L.M.S. origin. Position as regards new construction on 30/11/50:-42062/3 almost complete; 42064/5 commenced; 12084/5 in paint shop, 12086 completed. Early in December another diesel, 12087 had the engines mounted, and the frames of 73000 were in the erecting shop. Among engines entering works were 509 (71G), 2988 (15B), 3827 (18A), 7503 (11C), 64802 (32A), 64979 (37A). Nos. 509, 43319 an 3827 were 'for special examination' and may not survive the ordeal.
SLS/195101
13/01/1951 Derby Works During the period ended 13/1/51, the following unrenumbered engines have appeared for Works: for special examination, 1377 (19B) and 530 (22B); for attention, 7236 (19A), 7502 (18D), 3392 (20B), 22944 (16A), 7165 (28B), 7572 (25A), 3679 (84G). Cut up, 20155 (14/12). New 2-6-4T on trial, 42065 . 10000, 10001 an 10800 were receiving attention in the diesel shop. Apart from the usual Derby types, the following were in evidence: 64714 (39A), 64730 (40A), 64832 (38A), 64967 (37A), 2043 (LYD), 64783 (30A), 64836 (37A), also the following 'outsiders'-42502 (33C), 42509/29/30 (33A), 43757 (84G), 47479 (87K), 40482 an 43957 (35C), 41824 (87K), 42506 (33A), 42385 (87K). The following came off still lettered 'British Railways'-42388, 64727, 41853 (round-top firebox), 47576, 42342, 41905 (lined); and others still 'L.M.S.' !! 41534, 44186, 41196, 42533, 40032, 47503, 44339, 40928, 42387, 42530, 43627, 44103 (after three years of British Railways). No. 10100 was on trial on 9/1/51, when 10000/1 were still in the diesel shop. The following are stored near the station: 407, 40418, 40513, 40632, 43200/59, 43361, 43429. Old engines fresh off works include 2053 and 2112 (0-6-0PT), 40454, 40463, 43627, 43790, 58062, 58159, 58162. Those repainted with emblem include 64734, 64805/41/93 an 43846 with a L.M.S. standard 0-8-0 tender. SLS/195102

Summary
Date Event Details Source See Also
20/05/1927 To Service To service as London and North Eastern Railway Number 1267
Built at Darlington Works, Works Number 1362
Allocated to Immingham (IMM)
Diagram 97 boiler fitted
   
14/10/1927 Allocation Reallocated to Stratford (STR)    
29/06/1929 Works Visit Works Visit - Doncaster Works (General) - Arr: 29/06/1929. Dep: 03/08/1929.    
13/02/1932 Works Visit Works Visit - Doncaster Works (General) - Arr: 13/02/1932. Dep: 05/03/1932.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 2123 (Diagram 97)
   
03/11/1934 Works Visit Works Visit - Gorton Works (General) - Arr: 03/11/1934. Dep: 24/11/1934.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 2284 (Diagram 97)
   
18/09/1937 Works Visit Works Visit - Gorton Works (General) - Arr: 18/09/1937. Dep: 09/10/1937.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 2103 (Diagram 97)
   
28/02/1940 Allocation Reallocated to March (MAR)    
15/06/1940 Works Visit Works Visit - Gorton Works (General) - Arr: 15/06/1940. Dep: 29/06/1940.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 2666 (Diagram 97)
Screw Reverse fitted
   
28/07/1942 Works Visit Works Visit - Gorton Works (General) - Arr: 28/07/1942. Dep: 22/08/1942.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 2210 (Diagram 97)
   
09/06/1943 Allocation Reallocated to Stratford (STR)    
27/01/1944 Works Visit Works Visit - Stratford Works (General) - Arr: 27/01/1944. Dep: 18/03/1944.    
17/03/1945 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (General) - Arr: 17/03/1945. Dep: 21/04/1945.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 2103 (Diagram 97)
   
19/01/1946 Allocation Reallocated to Parkeston Quay (PKS)    
06/04/1946 Renumbered Renumbered to 4727    
08/06/1946 Allocation Reallocated to Stratford (STR)    
25/09/1947 Allocation Reallocated to Parkeston Quay (PKS)    
02/10/1948 Works Visit Works Visit - Gorton Works (General) - Arr: 02/10/1948. Dep: 30/10/1948.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 4943 (Diagram 97)
Renumbered to BR 64727
   
16/10/1949 Allocation Reallocated to Gorton (GOR)    
18/10/1949 Allocation Reallocated to Trafford Park (LNER) (TFD)    
22/11/1950 Works Visit Works Visit - Derby Works (Heavy Intermediate) - Arr: 22/11/1950. Dep: 28/12/1950.    
07/01/1951 Allocation Reallocated to Carlisle Canal (12B)    
31/01/1951 Allocation Reallocated to Carlisle Canal (12B)    
29/10/1951 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (Light Intermediate) - Arr: 29/10/1951. Dep: 10/11/1951.    
30/11/1953 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (General) - Arr: 30/11/1953. Dep: 19/12/1953.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 27455 (Diagram 97)
   
19/08/1955 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (Heavy Intermediate) - Arr: 19/08/1955. Dep: 10/09/1955.    
16/09/1955 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (Unclassified) - Arr: 16/09/1955. Dep: 17/09/1955.    
31/07/1956 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (Unclassified) - Arr: 31/07/1956. Dep: 01/08/1956.    
12/08/1957 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (General) - Arr: 12/08/1957. Dep: 04/09/1957.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 27558 (Diagram 97)
   
08/11/1958 Allocation Reallocated to Gorton (9G)    
08/05/1959 Works Visit Works Visit - Gorton Works (Heavy Casual) - Arr: 08/05/1959. Dep: 29/05/1959.    
14/01/1961 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (General) - Arr: 14/01/1961. Dep: 04/03/1961.
Work undertaken:
Boiler number 27572 (Diagram 97)
   
21/02/1962 Works Visit Works Visit - Cowlairs Works (Unclassified) - Arr: 21/02/1962. Dep: 22/02/1962.
Work undertaken:
Boiler only
   
19/04/1962 Modification Diagram 97 number 27594 boiler fitted    
30/07/1962 Allocation Reallocated to Woodford Halse (2F)    
27/10/1962 Withdrawn Condemned as 64727 from Woodford Halse (2F)    
09/1963 Scrapped Scrapped    

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