Brake Composite F.21

Bio

Fleet No.:

Year:

Builders.:

Length:

Width:

Height:

Status:

F.21

1896

Metrop0litan

35’ 0” 

7’ 0” 

9’ 4” 

Scrapped

F.21 stored with F.3 after purchase and removal from the island; F.3 would be scrapped but F.21 partially restored in Ireland.

The partially restored first class interior of F.21, stored in the carriage shed at Port Erin Station in July 2022.

The current condition of F.21 stored in the rear of the carriage shed at Port Erin Station, seen back in July of 2007, it remains here today.

F.21 in traffic at Peel Station in August 1964, with first class designations marked on the two central first class compartments.

F.21 during her time in Wales prior to the move to Ireland where partial rebuild was commenced before a return to home metals.

Postcard view of F.21 on a train at Douglas Station hauled by No.16 Mannin, note the height difference with the Large F behind.