StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: 1873

The official "First Train" to open the service to Peel, at Douglas on Thursday,1st July 1873. The loco is No.1 "Sutherland" - without the cab back sheet. The train would be carrying many dignitaries, as well as the band who were carried in an open waggon next to the "Ducal Saloon" ! Note : the rake of 4-wheelers in the background, as the livery is single colour, these will all be second class B or C designs. The first class [designated A] in the train have the upper sections painted a lighter colour. . . Not my Image : Fair Use & public information

F63 (B6 & B10) was withdrawn in 1987, stored in Port Erin carriage shed. As seen on our visit during September 2018. The other three "Pairs" are under tarpaulins at Port St Mary. {subsequently moved - in 2021 - to under-cover storage elsewhere on the Island} [initially posted on 12 January 2021, had 3 visits when reposted on 8/4/21]

Identifying mark painted on underframe. The other images from the on-island initial inspection can be found here :- www.ipernity.com/doc/312383/album/1191788