Unproven Disposals

Where and when was D2862 scrapped?

D2862 was withdrawn in December 1969 whilst based at Lostock Hall.  Subsequently it had an industrial career based at Norton Colliery, Norton-in-the-Moors, near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The most recent sighting traced of D2862 at Norton Colliery was in...
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Was D3143 scrapped at G. Cohen, Kettering?

D3143 was withdrawn in August 1969 whilst based at Thornaby.  Disposal listings generally give its disposal as George Cohen & Company, Kettering.  The source is likely to have been 'The Railway Observer' of July 1971 (p.226), the information being repeated in ...
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Was 15217 scrapped at Selhurst?

15217 was withdrawn in August 1970 whilst based at Hither Green.  Disposal listings that give a disposal suggest that it was scrapped at Selhurst by British Rail staff. 'The Railway Observer' of March 1977 (p.86) does say "15217 withdrawn August 1970, was seen at...
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Was D2254 scrapped at Selhurst?

D2254 was withdrawn in July 1967 whilst based at Selhurst.  Disposal listings that give a disposal suggest that it was scrapped at Selhurst by British Rail staff. 'The Railway Observer' of August 1969 (p.265) does say " D2254 withdrawn June 1967 was cut up ...
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