Built: G.F Milnes, Birkenhead
Delivered to M.E.R: December 1894
Overhauls/Modifications:
1939 – General Overhaul
Winter 1957/58 – General Overhaul
Winter 1963/64 – End Platforms Removed
Liveries/Repaints:
1894-1950s: Unknown
1950s-Late 1950s: Grey with Black Lettering (3)
Late 1950s-1964: Grey with Black Lettering (M.E.R and No.3)
1964-1967: Grey with Black Lettering (M.E.R and No.3)
1967-Winter 1969: Grey with Black Lettering (MER and 3)
Winter 1969-Mid 1970s: Dark Grey with White Lettering (M.E.R and No.3)
Mid 1970s-Current: Grey with Black Stencil Lettering (M.E.R and No.3)
Notable Dates:
14/05/2002 – Moved from Laxey Car Shed to Derby Castle (by rail), then to Homefield Bus Garage for further storage (by road)
30/10/2009 – Moved from Homefield Bus Garage to Dhoon Quarry, Creosote Cottage Site for further storage (by road)
xx/11/2010 – Moved from Dhoon Quarry, Creosote Cottage Site to Laxey Blacksmith’s Siding for restoration (by rail)