2160 Birkenhead Docks 1955 SDW578
the crew of Dean 2101 Class Pannier Tank 2160 await instruction while working the dock lines at Birkenhead in 1955. Originally built as an 0-6-0ST by Wolverhampton Stafford Road Works in 1903, the loco was rebuilt as a Pannier Tank 8/1924, it was withdrawn on 04/03/57 after 52 years service during which time it covered 1051525 miles! Midland Region 0-4-0ST 47007 a recent arrival in the Docks, built 1953 shuffles around the docks (in the background) ©S. D. Wainwright/Rail Photoprints