7564 was built at Stratford Works in 1912. It remained

an East Anglian locomotive throughout its life, largely operating in Norfolk and Suffolk, until withdrawal came in September 1962 ironically from Stratford where it was born fifty years earlier. It was one of the first locomotives to be bought by the M&GN Society to be used for hauling trains on the North Norfolk Railway. This it has done ever since along with many forrays to other heritage lines being particularly in demand during the 2012 season last year to mark its centenary. Alas, it was withdrawn from operational use two months ago as its boiler certificate has expired once again so it now awaits developments; more of this later!