D Class Locomotive No 737 - York, Great Britain. - Locomotives on Waymarking.com

The only remaining engine, of the 50 or so built. A D class 4-4-0 tender steam locomotive 'No737' (full number 31737) has been preserved in its original green livery, of the South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR), at the National Railway Museum, York, UK.

From Wikipedia:

"Initially the D class was put to work on the Kent coast and Hastings services out of London. By the 1930s the largest allocation of D class 4-4-0s was at Gillingham depot in Kent but they had by now been reduced to secondary train duties and were now carrying the livery of the Southern Railway. At the outbreak of World War II in 1939 some of the D class were placed into storage. Then in 1941 others were transferred to Nine Elms depot. A handful were based at Redhill on the Reading-Tonbridge cross-country line.

In 1948 British Railways inherited 28 of the Wainwright 4-4-0s. Their final years saw them concentrated at Guildford in Surrey and the last of the D class, No.31075, was withdrawn from there in 1956." Text Source: (visit link)



"Get up close to over 300 years of fascinating history in York’s only National Museum. Explore our giant halls full of trains and railway legends including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, step on to the futuristic, Japanese Bullet Train or marvel at the stunning opulence of the Royal Trains.

Get on board awe inspiring locomotives, watch our engineers at work in The Workshop, uncover hidden treasures in The Warehouse and make tracks to the outdoor area. The children can let off steam with our outdoor play area, miniature railway rides and loads of interactive exhibits." Text Source: (visit link)

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Hours of Operation:
Opening times
10am–6pm daily
Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec

Admission Free, but donations are appreciated.

Street Address: NRM York. Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ

Locomotive Type: (required): Steam If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Steam SECR D class 4-4-0 tender locomotive. Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Free - Donations are requested and appreciated. How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is designed to allow additional climbing access.

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