Summary
Railway buffs will know that 2007 has a particular significance for the industry in Derby - for it is exactly 50 years since the last steam locomotive built here was "out-stopped" from Derby Loco Works.
Enthusiast Robert Algie, of Mickleover, told Bygones: "This brought to an end a proud tradition of steam locomotive building at Derby, going back more than 100 years and including, in total, 2,995 steam locos."See the full content of this document
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50 Years Since Last Steam Loco Left
Derby's last steam loco was No 73154, a class ...
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