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Number 857 Prince Leopold leaving Tamworth on a “local” for Rugby in the old London and North Western days with the smoke effects suggesting what enginemen called a “green fire”. Nicknamed “Jumbo’s” (which my father drove and I fired) these upstanding little 2-4-0’s were strong, fast and very popular at most sheds from Camden to Carlisle. For many years they were the backbone of the L.N.W. express service. They where also notable for having an astonishing assortment of names.