With Stratfords hallmark silver roof, 47 579 James Nighthall G.C draws to a halt at the end of its journey at Liverpool Street, 9th February 1983. The brass plate beneath the nameplate explains the reason for the title:- One of two locomotives named after Driver B Gimbert and fireman J Nightall of March who were awarded the George Cross for their action in saving the town of Soham from severe damage by a burning ammunition train on 2nd June 1944. Nightall was killed and Benjamin Gimbert received serious injuries.
(Photo courtesy David Mant )