Dilapidated steam loco tender near Doncaster

[sprinterguy]

I was on a northbound XC Voyager a couple of weeks ago, which was held on the approach to Doncaster, as is usually the case. To my surprise I noted to my right, to the south side of the line, a rusting steam locomotive tender half-buried amongst a selection of decrepit vans and lorry trailers in what looked to be the storage yard for either a small haulage company or a scrap dealer. I managed to snap a quick, and unfortunately low quality, photo of it before my train moved off again.

It is identifiable on Google maps, just off Greenfield Lane in the compound closest to the railway (Whose access road is also marked as "Greenfield Lane"):
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place...ed=0CAwQ-gswAA&sa=X&ei=7cmTT5isOaXf4QSYycWZDA

I was just wondering whether anybody knew anything about it? It looks like it has been there for a long time. Would it be possible for anyone to identify which class of loco it would have once been paired with?

 

[LE Greys]

Looks like an LNER three-axle type, although I'm not entirely sure. A reasonable guess would be a B1 or something that size.

 

[Ploughman]

Last used as a Sludge Carrier possibly?

 

[sprinterguy]

Both quite likely suggestions, I reckon. Cheers for the interest and ideas.

 

[theblackwatch]

A fascinating find...cannot believe I have been past so many times and not spotted this!