Fireless
Built by Barclay in 1927 as works number 1944, this loco worked for Colemans Mustard and ended operations at Croda
Synthetic Chemical Works Ltd Four Ashes Staffordshire These types of locos were employed in high fire or
explosion risk situations as they did not emit any combustible products such as flame, ash or sparks.
In place of a conventional boiler there is a high pressure tank that would be periodically charged with
high pressure steam from the main factory boilers.
1944 arrived in Telford in 1994 and is on static display by Horsehay Poolside. It has recently been repainted
after cosmetic attention by many junior members of our society.
