GER 230 1913-11 Stratford Works
Great Eastern Railway J. Holden '209' class 0-4-0 Saddletank No. 230. Built at Stratford in March 1903 and withdrawn in April 1948 still as LNER No. 8081. Great Eastern Railway S.D. Holden 'B74' class 0-4-0 Tank No. 227. Built at Stratford in November 1913 and withdrawn in September 1955 as BR No. 68125.
An interesting comparison between two generations of GER short wheelbase 0-4-0 Tanks. An official photo taken in November 1913 on completion of 227 that is seen in grey livery.
© Steve Armitage Collection