NCB Kinneil Colliery 0-4-0ST No. 8 (47) 'Fambridge'
Sharpness, Gloucestershire, UK 		Location: Vale of Berkeley Railway
Status: Overhaul
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Posted: Feb 16, 2026 @ 23:02:06 by P51
progress of the locomotive and its overhaul can be seen on the youtube channel Valve Gear.
Posted: Oct 12, 2025 @ 07:10:11 by Russell Newman
The overhaul on the ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2157) No. 47 "Fambridge", has started to pick up at the Vale of Berkeley Railway as the locomotive has been moved undercover in a tent cover for work to really progress during the winter months ahead.
Posted: Apr 19, 2024 @ 14:04:58 by Russell Newman
The ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2157) No. 47 "Fambridge", has now left the Swindon & Cricklade Railway, and has relocated to the Vale of Berkeley Railway at Sharpness in Gloucestershire, where its overhaul will continue on there.
Posted: Mar 29, 2023 @ 06:03:44 by Russell Newman
The overhaul on ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2157) No. 47 "Fambridge" is now underway at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway as the boiler has been lifted for work to begin. The Bristol & Somerset Locomotive Company Limited are appealing for funds to help with the overhaul which details can found on their website and social media.
Posted: Feb 7, 2023 @ 10:02:37 by Russell Newman
The ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2157) No. 47 "Fambridge" is now located at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway at Swindon in Wiltshire where it is now based and under overhaul.
Posted: Feb 4, 2023 @ 09:02:55 by Russell Newman
The ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2157) No. 47 "Fambridge" is now being relocated to its new home at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway at Swindon in Wiltshire for a full overhaul and use at the railway there.
Posted: Nov 13, 2022 @ 12:11:13 by Russell Newman
The ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2157) No. 47 "Fambridge" new owners are the Bristol & Somerset Locomotive Company Limited and the loaction of the locomotive is in Somerset as its overhaul is now underway.
Posted: Nov 7, 2022 @ 13:11:39 by Russell Newman
The ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2157) No. 47 "Fambridge" has been sold to owners and has now left Mangapps Railway and has been moved to a private site temporarily.
Posted: Mar 6, 2020 @ 14:03:50 by Russell Newman
Former NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST No. 47 "Fambridge" has been withdrawn from service for its 10 year overhaul with work being carried out on her boiler following a cracked firebox throatplate.
Posted: May 26, 2019 @ 14:05:49 by Russell Newman
The visit of No. 47 "Fambridge" for the opening of the Leiston Works Railway in Suffolk has had to be cancelled due to a crack in the firebox which repairs are underway.
Posted: Apr 22, 2019 @ 14:04:20 by Russell Newman
The ex NCB Kinneil Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST No. 47 "Fambridge" will be visiting the newly open Leiston Works Railway in Suffolk taking the place of "Blue Circle" for the opening weekend on the 1st and 2nd of June 2019. Which will mark the 160 Anniversary of railways in Leiston.
Posted: Dec 8, 2004 @ 13:12:02 by Jamie

The website is up and running but I'm having trouble with a few pictures and the movies but if you wish you wish too view the website the link is www.ab2157.org.uk

Posted: Sep 23, 2004 @ 11:09:12 by Jamie

The engine is complete and runs as sweet as a nut. We possibly have 2 more steaming dates for the engine but they are so far not confirmed.  We now also have our own web page designed just for 2157, the link will be added at a later date once I have got the website up and running and operating as it should

2157's new webmaster

Posted: Feb 5, 2004 @ 09:02:41 by Mr A Goulding
Dear all, have just steamed the loco for the first time since overhaul, over late December 2003, The overhaul took 4 1/2 years! she runs like a dream. Just need to paint her for the 2004 season. She will be based at Mangapps Railway museum, but may go out on short term loans from time to time?
Posted: Apr 17, 2003 @ 16:04:08 by Mr A Goulding

Dear All,

Just to tell you we have a web page at www.nrsdesign.ltd.uk if you want to see what we are up to at Mangapps. We are always busy trying to finish the barclay so it is always being updated.

take a look? And please add a link to you page.

Thanks

Tony Goulding.

Posted: Apr 17, 2003 @ 16:04:47 by Mr A Goulding
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