Class B7 'Pug' 0-4-0 Saddletank No.19

Built in 1910, No. 19 later became LMS number 11243 and was sold in 1931 to John Mowlem for use on a major contract at Southampton Docks where she was named ‘Bassett’.  Four years later the locomotive was moved to London, re-named ‘Prince’ and operated at the Charlton works of United Glass Bottle Manufacturers Ltd.  Weighing just over 21 tons and a short wheelbase, Pugs were the ideal choice for shunting duties on docksides and yards where they could easily negotiate tight radius curved track.

Acquired from industrial service in 1969, No. 19 is currently at the Ribble Steam Railway at Preston, externally restored to exhibition condition. Sponsorship sought for restoration of this locomotive in time for its centenary in 2010. Image shows 19 in LMS livery No.11243.

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