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Struggling with the larger, heavier internal trains and were unable to effectively haul suburban services to the speeds and distances required. Although the LB\u0026amp;SCR had several larger classes of tender loco at their disposal, these caused havoc with the timetable on these shorter services as they took additional time to turn them at either end of their journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp stepped William Stroudley, Locomotive Superintendent of the LB\u0026amp;SCR. He designed a new 0-4-2 tank engine, specifically outfitted to haul this type of train. The new loco would be designated as the D1, or more commonly the ‘D-Tank’ by crews and railway staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1873 and 1887, one hundred and twenty-five examples of the class were built. 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