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BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1501 Lined Black Early Crest (as preserved) - Steam Tank Locomotive - DCC Sound

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Although designed by the Great Western Railway, the ‘15XXs’ were built by British Railways. They were a major departure from the GWR’s tried and tested pannier tank formula. The ‘15XX’ featured a very short wheelbase for negotiating tight curves and, with outside cylinders and Walschaerts valve gear, the bottom end design was said to have been inspired by the USATC ‘S100’ 0-6-0T (Southern ‘USA’). Prototype Fact Built : 1949 (Ten built) How long did they last? The ‘15XX’ fleet was withdrawn by BR between 1959 and 1963. Three were used by the NCB until 1969. Where did they work ? The majority we

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BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1501 Lined Black Early Crest (as preserved) - Steam Tank Locomotive - DCC Sound

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