As we explore the National railway museum in York we quickly come across this classic. It is a Furness Railway Class A2, 0-4-0. Built in 1846 this being the original No.3, nicknamed Coppernob because of the domed shape of its copper firebox, which was characteristic of Bury engines. It was used to handle traffic on the Furness Railway which ran from Kirby-in-Furness to Dalton-in Furness with no regular passenger services at this time. It was introduced in 1846 and withdrawn in 1898.


Enjoy the day.