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Although the 2-10-0 design was intended for overseas use, ‘Gordon’ only saw wartime service in the UK. Post-War, Gordon was mainly confined to the Longmoor Military Railway where, numbered 600, it was used by the Royal Engineers as a driver-training engine. However in 1957 during the Suez crisis, it is known to have worked highly secretive trains between Longmoor and Southampton.
Gordon’s last major steam event was the final open day at Longmoor camp on 5 July 1969. A photo may be found on [https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/16194672386/in/album-72157648219525434/ Ernie's Railway Archive].
==LMR 600 Gordon in preservation==
