32473 (Black livery)

London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) Class E4 0-6-2T tank, 32473, operated for some time in black livery before receiving a major overhaul.

The engine was subsequently rededicated as B473 and returned to service on 30 January 2010. Pictures of the overhaul, and images of the engine operating as B473 are in separate collections.

This engine has also carried the name Birch Grove in the past.

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32473 poses at Kingscote. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south towards Rock Cutting with the Metropolitan coaches. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
The low November sun produces a golden glow as 32473 steams towards New Road Bridge. 17.11.2005
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south past the Kingscote Distant signal with a goods train. 26.04.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 hauls the Metropolitan coaches north across Poleay Bridge. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south across Tremains foot crossing with a mixed train. 25.02.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south from Kingscote signal box with a goods train. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
The low November sun produces a golden glow as 32473 steams towards New Road Bridge. 17.11.2005
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams towards Deans Crossing with a goods train. 26.04.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 crosses New Coombe Bridge with a service train. 21.01.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 leaves Sheffield Park with a service train including the six-wheeled milk tanker. 29.03.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
The low November sun produces a golden glow as 32473 steams towards New Road Bridge. 17.11.2005
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 stands alongside Kingscote signal box. 11.03.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 and 65 double head a southbound train from Kingscote. 12.08.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 shunts at Sheffield Park. 03.05.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 leaves Kingscote with a brake van. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 approaches Kingscote with a goods train. 26.04.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams north from Sheffield Park with the six-wheeled milk tanker, Metropolitan coaches and the Observation Car. 29.03.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 passes the site of the former Freshfield Halt with a service train including the six-wheeled milk tanker. 15.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 rounds the bend from Sloop Bridge with a service train. 15.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 and 80151 cross Poleay Bridge. 26.04.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south towards Rock Cutting with the Metropolitan coaches. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 passes Tremains foot crossing with a mixed train. 25.02.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 arrives at Kingscote with the Metropolitan coaches. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 leaves Kingscote with a goods train. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 runs round at Kingscote. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 arrives at Horsted Keynes with a goods train. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 arrives at Kingscote with a goods train. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams north from Horsted Keynes with the six-wheeled milk tanker, Metropolitan coaches and the Observation Car. 30.03.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 leaves Kingscote with a goods train. 26.04.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 runs round at Kingscote. 14.01.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 shunts a goods train at Kingscote. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south from Tremains foot crossing with a mixed train. 25.02.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
The crew of 32473 collect the single line token as they steam south past Kingscote signal box. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 leaves Kingscote with the Metropolitan coaches. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 passes the Kingscote Advance Starter with a goods train. 14.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 leaves Kingscote with the Metropolitan coaches and the Observation Car. 30.03.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 crosses Poleay Bridge with the Metropolitan coaches. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 approaches Sheffield Park with a train containing the six wheeled milk tanker. 15.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south from Monteswood Lane Bridge. 30.03.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams south through the site of the former West Hoathly station. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 shunts at Sheffield Park. 08.05.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 and 80151 approach Sheffield Park with a service train. 26.04.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams towards Sheffield Park with a service train. 23.09.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 shunts at Sheffield Park. 14.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 runs round at Sheffield Park. 15.04.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 shunts a brake van at Kingscote. 26.04.2008
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR
32473 steams through the ruined Town Place Farm bridge. 19.10.2007
bluebell railway 32473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR