52322_1505_Heywood
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway class 27 0-6-0 12322 takes water at Heywood, East Lancashire Railway, 23rd May 2015.
Locomotive History
The Class 27 locomotives were designed by John Aspinall and four hundred and eighty four were built between 1889 - 1918 at Horwich Works. It was the standard goods engine used by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Withdrawals commenced in Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway days however were not completed until December 1962. Built in1896 12322 was originally 1300 and became 52322 under British Railways It was withdrawn in August 1960.
52322_1505_Heywood
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway class 27 0-6-0 12322 takes water at Heywood, East Lancashire Railway, 23rd May 2015.
Locomotive History
The Class 27 locomotives were designed by John Aspinall and four hundred and eighty four were built between 1889 - 1918 at Horwich Works. It was the standard goods engine used by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Withdrawals commenced in Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway days however were not completed until December 1962. Built in1896 12322 was originally 1300 and became 52322 under British Railways It was withdrawn in August 1960.