LMS Route: Nuneaton to Birmingham New Street

LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

Saltley Shed: mrsalt434

Ex-MR 2F 0-6-0 No 3063, and fellow MR '1357' class member No 2978, both stand out side the shed. Number 3063 was built by R Stephenson & Co in April 1880 and lasted in service until withdrawn from Saltley shed in September 1934 to be scrapped by Derby works.

In this view they are thought to be standing in the scrap line due to both having a protective cover placed over the chimney to prevent ingress of water. This protection was required because water could enter into the cylinders through the exhaust pipes and rust the cylinders preventing the locomotive from being moved under tow. Whilst the locomotives were going to be scrapped an emergency could occur.

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