Phil Sutters' photos with the keyword: oldphotograph

I have guessed that this was taken, either after the 1896 re-build or at a later overhaul at Highbridge Works, where they had photographic facilities. My attempt at recreating this loco in our 'Highbridge Works' circa 1970, can be seen at www.ipernity.com/doc/philsutters/26452769

One location, at which this could have been taken, with five tracks parallel is just east of Radstock loco. shed.

It is hard to date this photograph accurately as no.15 was reboilered in 1905 & 1910, no. 46 in 1903 & no. 51 in 1903. No1 was converted back into a saddle tank in 1908. (46 is ahead of 15 and 51 is beyond no.1 which is the nearest loco. This is what I have gleaned from using a magnifying glass on the original photo., but of course I could be mistaken. The cast brass numerals are viewed along the cabsides.) 14/8/2015 - I now notice that Colin Maggs, in 'Highbridge in its heyday' dates this as being pre-1895

Although when rebuilt as a tender engine in 1888 no.1 it had a straight chimney with a polished cap and a tall round-topped polished brass dome, it was fitted with this chimney and dome just before 1900. The earlier 0-6-0 appearance can be seen in Bradley & Milton's Somerset & Dorset Locomotive History, on page 189.