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CR 2-10-2 No. QJ 6998

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 11, 2020 @ 06:04:16
QJ 6998 was among the last QJ Steam Locomotives working on the Daban to Chabuga section of the Jitong Railway in 2005. This locomotive had been set aside for preservation in the United States of America and was moved from Daban to Jinzhou 701 works in Liaoning province for storage till a buyer could be found in the USA. 6998 would have joined sister QJ’s 6988, 7081 and 7040 over in the USA but sadly in 2010 Jinzhou 701 works closed and the locomotive was cut up for scrap and as of 2020 is now razer blades.

Great Western Railway 4-6-0 No. 4953 'Pitchford Hall'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 11, 2020 @ 05:04:44
The GWR Hall Class 4-6-0 No. 4953 "Pitchford Hall" has been put up for sale by her current owner and will remain at the Epping Ongar Railway for the time being till a buyer comes along.

NCB Bold Colliery 0-6-0ST No. 'Whiston'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 10, 2020 @ 13:04:30
The former NCB Bold Colliery Hunslet built Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 3694 "Whiston" has been withdrawn from service for her 10 year overhaul. "Whiston" last ran on New Years Day 2020.

BDZ 0-10-0 No. 28.53

Posted by: Dale W Fickés on Apr 8, 2020 @ 14:04:44
he only missing Class 28 in the past two decades is, to my knowledge, BDZ No. 28.53 which is/was Hanomag, Hannover 9986 of 1922, formally at Kalojanovec Reserve. Originally Bulgarian No. 560.

BDZ 2-8-2 No. 20.06 (514)

Posted by: Dale W Fickés on Apr 8, 2020 @ 13:04:55
BDZ No. 20.06 2-8-2 I have an original number as No. 514 which must have been prior to 1936; the Skoda fabrication presumably being a re-build with superheater from 1939.

BDZ 2-8-2 No. 18.01 (801; 8.001)

Posted by: Dale W Fickés on Apr 8, 2020 @ 13:04:41
BDZ No. 18.01 2-8-2 was originally No. 801 supplied by Henschel & Sohn, Kassel as 11630/1912. Following a minor accident, it was rebuilt in Sofia who then gave it re-construction No. 73 of 1928, also attaining the Bulgarian Railways number of 8.001 until 1935 whence it became BDZ No. 18.01.

BDZ (DRG) 2-10-0 No. 16.23 (42.2748)

Posted by: Steve Frost on Apr 8, 2020 @ 13:04:32
There is a lot of speculative data in this entry on the site. Whether this loco still exists is a moot point, and the identity shown is from Dale W Fickés as this data fits the only loco of class 16 whose location is unknown. Judging by the original location given Dale has assumed that the location could be Gorna Mahala. If you know otherwise, let us know.

Southern Railway 4wVBCT No. DS199

Posted by: Robin R Beck on Apr 6, 2020 @ 17:04:43
Has been cosmetically restored at Statfold Barn, losing its machine housing and displayed outdoors.

Arlesey Lime &Portland Cement 4-4wVBCT No. 'Hooley'

Posted by: Robin R Beck on Apr 6, 2020 @ 16:04:59
Worked in a chalk quarry in Arlesey. One of two steam excavator digging at different levels of an open pit quarry, supplying a cement works. Worked until the 1920s when more modern machinery took over. The quarry closed 1930s, and lower level flooded. When the scrap men arrived in World War 2, they dismantled the top level machine but RP 306 was hidden in the flooded quarry.

In the 1970s the flooded quarry used by boaters and divers. News of the sunken excavator got out. It was rescued and returned to builders workshops where apprentices rebuilt it, being in steam by 1980. Went on loan to Museum of Lincolnshire Life. But over time fell into disrepair. Moved to Threlkeld where it was again restored. Now giving demonstrations.

Named HOOLEY after Ray Hooley who was instrumental in it being preserved.

Unknown 6wVBCT No. Unknown

Posted by: Robin R Beck on Apr 6, 2020 @ 16:04:37
Has been operational at Amberley but at present on display awaiting an overhaul.

New Zealand Railways 4-8-2 No. Ja.1250

Posted by: John t findlay on Apr 4, 2020 @ 22:04:49
Change status to overhaul

Betton Grange Locomotive Society 4-6-0 No. 6880 'Betton Grange'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 4, 2020 @ 10:04:54
A big milestone was reached in the construction of No. 6880 "Betton Grange" on the 17th of March 2020 when the newly rebuilt boiler from the now ex No. 7927 "Willington Hall" was placed on the frames of the locomotive. It is hoped the No. 6880 will enter service later this year.

Penrhyn Slate Quarries 0-4-0T No. 'Edward Sholto'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 4, 2020 @ 09:04:27
The former Penrhyn Slate Quarries Hunslet built 0-4-0ST "Edward Sholto" has been placed on static display at Beamish Open Air Museum for the foreseeable future having not been steamed since 2016.

British Railways 2-10-0 No. 92212

Posted by: Jack Spencer on Apr 3, 2020 @ 01:04:47
9F 92212 will now be moved to the Llangollen Railway to receive her 10 year overhaul earlier than expected. This is due to limited accommodation at Crewe so the engine would have waited for an overhaul for a lot longer.

Chippewa Valley Railroad 4-4-0 No. 16

Posted by: David Peterson on Apr 2, 2020 @ 16:04:51
NEW BOILER -2017- LUND MANUFACTURING, PRESSURE 150 PSI - FUEL: COAL CONSRUCTION # 15-16

Unknown 4-6-2 No. 70000 'Britannia'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 2, 2020 @ 12:04:06
Mr Steven Thompson sir I think your thinking of the full size 70000 that is at Crewe as this one is a scaled down 15inch gauge version that was built in 1988 that is still able steam at times at the Conwy Valley Railway Museum during the year.

London & North Eastern Railway 4-6-2 No. 60009 (4488, 9) 'Union of South Africa'

Posted by: Jack Spencer on Apr 2, 2020 @ 12:04:21
Good news! Union of South Africa will now move to the East Lancashire Railway where she will run for two years until her boiler ticket expires in 2021. However her East Coast Sprint on 7th March has ended up as her last ever mainline run, as a Scottish finale is now no longer possible.

OSE (USATC) 2-8-0 No. 701 (3278) 'Franklin D Roosevelt'

Posted by: Jack Spencer on Apr 2, 2020 @ 12:04:49
S160 3278 is now moving to the Churnet Valley Railway as part of a new 10 year loan agreement with her owner. Which means that a future pairing of three S160s is now possible on a more frequent basis.

British Railways 4-6-2 No. 35025 'Brocklebank Line'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 2, 2020 @ 06:04:43
It has been announced that Southern Railway rebuilt Merchant Navy Pacific No. 35025 "Brocklebank Line" is to be placed into the care of Southern Locomotives Ltd at the Swanage Railway by its now former owners the 35025 Brocklebank Line Association. The plans are to secure the storage of the locomotive and components possibly at Swanage or Herston at a later date? Its unknown if any possible restoration will be carried out in the near future for now.

Unknown 4-6-2 No. 70000 'Britannia'

Posted by: Steven Thompson on Apr 1, 2020 @ 21:04:57
70000 Britannia is located at Crewe Diesel Depot/ Locomotive Service Limited and is one of there Operational Fleet

Nassington Ironstone Quarry 0-6-0ST No. 'Ring Haw'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 1, 2020 @ 14:04:15
Former Nassington Ironstone Quarry Hunslet built 0-6-0ST "Ring Haw" which has been a long time resident at the North Norfolk Railway has been sold to the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway Society for a secure future with them and at the North Norfolk Railway. The locomotive is due to come out of service for its next 10 year overhaul.

NCB Onllwyn Colliery (War Department) 0-6-0ST No. 15 (75006)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 1, 2020 @ 09:04:44
It has been confirmed that the ex War Department Hunslet built Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 75006 is in line for overhaul back into traffic at the Nene Valley Railway soon when the overhauls of both BR Standard 5MT 4-6-0 No. 73050 "City of Peterborough" and former Danish State Railways 0-6-0T No. 656 are completed.

Great Western Railway 2-8-0T No. 5239 'Goliath'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Apr 1, 2020 @ 05:04:44
The ex GWR 5205 Class 2-8-0T No. 5239 "Goliath" has now left the East Somerset Railway and has returned back home to the Dartmouth Steam Railway at Paignton in Devon.

Chesapeake & Ohio RR 2-8-0 No. 701

Posted by: on Mar 31, 2020 @ 17:03:47
The status can now be changed back to display; the cosmetic restoration was completed some years ago.

Lanarkshire Steelworks 4wVBCT No. None

Posted by: Robin R Beck on Mar 31, 2020 @ 13:03:25
An interesting self propelled steam crane. With a lift of 20 tons it had 3 sets of dual pistons, allowing it to travel, hoist & slew(turn) simultaneously. A skilled operator could manage loads very quickly. Later models only had one set of pistons. Travel, hoist & slew were engaged by clutches from one drive shaft. This crane was made at Marshall Fleming & Jack, Dellburn works in Motherwell for the Lanarkshire Steel Company to operate at their Motherwell steelworks. Now displayed at the entrance to Summerlee Heritage Park. Without its boiler.

Grand Trunk Western RR 2-8-2 No. 4070

Posted by: Jim Arcaro on Mar 30, 2020 @ 22:03:05
A few corrections: The 2100 is not owned by Midwest. It is being restored by a group that leases space there. Other steam locomotives that have run on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic, besides 4070, are Ohio Central (CP)1293, and NKP 765. It is hoped that 2100 will be able to run there too, once it is completed. I am part of the restoration team.

Thames Plywood Manufacturers 4wVBCT No. None

Posted by: Erik Newland on Mar 30, 2020 @ 21:03:32
All these cranes that are being added as locomotives lately. I Assume they can all move under their own power, but does something railbound with an engine of some kind always count as a locomotive??

Thames Plywood Manufacturers 4wVBCT No. None

Posted by: Robin R Beck on Mar 30, 2020 @ 15:03:34
A 5 ton lift self propelled steam crane used at Thames Plywood Manufacturers at their Barking factory. Now preserved at Didcot. Has been operational and used for lifting at Didcot but the last inspection found the boiler in need of repair. Taken out of service.

London Midland & Scottish Railway 8WVBCT No. MP10

Posted by: Robin R Beck on Mar 30, 2020 @ 13:03:11
A 50 ton lift self propelled breakdown crane built for the LMS by Cowans Sheldon at their St Nicholas works in Carlisle. Spent all its working life in Scotland, based in Motherwell and later Edinburgh. Moved to Didcot in the late 80s.

SJ 2-6-2T No. 1178

Posted by: Russell Newman on Mar 29, 2020 @ 05:03:28
There has been some news on the former Swedish State Railways S Class 2-6-2T No. 1178 as of 2020 the locomotive has been sold by its owner to the Nene Valley Railway for a brighter future. No. 1178 remains in storage at Wansford shed but it is hoped that restoration will start one day soon when time and funding in available.