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British Railways 4-6-2 No. 34073 '249 Squadron'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 16, 2017 @ 17:11:38
No. 34073 "249 Squadron" current location is West Coast Railway Company s depot at Carnforth in Lancashire. It was sold to them in 2014 where it is stored and thought to be used as spare parts for the overhaul s and maintenance on 34067 "Tangmere", 34016 "Bodmin" and 35018 "British India Line". Tho as for restoration on the loco is currently unknown but never say never in the preservation movement.

Fort Worth & Denver RR 2-8-0 No. 304

Posted by: Mary Brown on Nov 16, 2017 @ 14:11:24
My grandad was an engineer for the ft worth and Denver in the 1920’s. He ran from Wichita Falls to Amarillo. I would love to know his engine number or if there are any photos. Thanks. His name was Uriah York Crain. Thank you, Mary Brown

Fort Worth & Denver RR 2-8-0 No. 304

Posted by: Mary Brown on Nov 16, 2017 @ 14:11:15
My grandad was an engineer for the ft worth and Denver in the 1920’s. He ran from Wichita Falls to Amarillo. I would love to know his engine number or if there are any photos. Thanks. His name was Uriah York Crain. Thank you, Mary Brown

New South Wales Government Railways 4-6-0 No. 3526

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 15, 2017 @ 17:11:05
The former New South Wales Government Railways 4-6-0 No. 3526 has been steamed for the first time since 2015 marking the end of its overhaul.

British Railways (Southern Railway) (USATC) 0-6-0T No. 30072 (72) (1973)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 15, 2017 @ 05:11:56
No. 30072 is currently undergoing a overhaul at the Ribble Steam Railway at Preston Docks in Lancashire as that is now it is based. Now owned by Andy Booth it hoped its overhaul will be completed in time for the Worth Valley s 50th anniversary in 2018.

Sierra Leone Government Railways 2-6-2T No. 14 (85)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 15, 2017 @ 05:11:55
The former Sierra Leone Government Railways Hunslet built 2-6-2T No. 85 is now back at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway where its soon to under go a heavy overhaul which will see a new boiler fitted.

SZD 2-10-0 No. L-0814

Posted by: Trevor Puttock on Nov 15, 2017 @ 04:11:04
The loco shown is number L-1160. The loco no.L0814 is at Kaunas Station. I have photos of it and would send if you need them. Trevor

SKGB (ÖBB) 0-4-2RT No. Z14 (999.204)

Posted by: ILFORD on Nov 14, 2017 @ 19:11:13
Loco built by SLM 5688 in 1996.

SKGB (ÖBB) 0-4-2RT No. Z13 (999.203)

Posted by: ILFORD on Nov 14, 2017 @ 19:11:25
Loco built by SLM 5687 in 1996.

SKGB (ÖBB) 0-4-2RT No. Z12 (999.202)

Posted by: ILFORD on Nov 14, 2017 @ 19:11:15
Loco built by SLM 5686 in 1996.

SKGB (ÖBB) 0-4-2RT No. Z11 (999.201)

Posted by: ILFORD on Nov 14, 2017 @ 19:11:05
Loco built by SLM 5424 in 1992.

London & South Western Railway 4-4-0 No. 563

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 13, 2017 @ 10:11:39
LSWR No. 563 has now left the Swanage Railway and has moved to the Flour Mill Works at Bream in Gloucestershire for its return to steam.

Royal Ordnance Factory 0-4-0ST No. V47 'Victoria' / 'Teddy'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 12, 2017 @ 17:11:05
The former Royal Ordnance Factory Peckett built 0-4-0ST "Teddy" has hauled its last trains yesterday and has now been withdrawn from service for its 10 year overhaul.

MÁV 2-6-2T No. 375.551

Posted by: ILFORD on Nov 12, 2017 @ 16:11:53
Loco built by Budapest 4769 in 1922.

CR 2-10-2 No. QJ 7040

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 12, 2017 @ 11:11:30
There are some rumors going round saying that QJ 7040 aka 2008 Old Smokey has been cut up for scrap. Whether this true or not is unknown unless anyone states-side can confirm what has really happened to this Chinese steam locomotive?

Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic RR 0-6-0 No. 58

Posted by: on Nov 11, 2017 @ 16:11:53
58 has officially returned to service as of today.

London, Brighton & South Coast Railway 0-6-0T No. 32670 'Bodiam' (Poplar)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 10, 2017 @ 17:11:40
No. 32670 "Bodiam" is currently out of traffic for its 10 year overhaul as it was withdrawn from service early this year.

London Midland & Scottish Railway 4-6-0 No. 45231 (5231) 'The Sherwood Forester'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 9, 2017 @ 12:11:08
Now based at LNWR Heritage at Crewe in Cheshire and part of the Icons of Steam fleet operated by locomotive services. LMS Black 5 No. 45231 "The Sherwood Forester" will be doing a mainline test run next week on the 15th from its base at Crewe to Carnforth, Hellifield, Preston and back to Crewe. If all goes well 45231 will head south to Southall Depot in London for mainline duties and preserved railway visits in the New Year.

South Australian Railways 2-6-0 No. Yx 141

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 8, 2017 @ 11:11:22
The loco is now operational and undertook test runs in late August 2017.

Corris Railway 0-4-2ST No. 3 'Sir Haydn'

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 7, 2017 @ 16:11:52
Currently being overhauled at the Aberystwyth works of the Vale of Rheidol Railway. On a loco of this age, costs quickly escalate when working on them, and this is not an exception. The boiler needs more work than anticipated and the Tlyllyn Railway has appealed for the money needed to complete the overhaul.

Mechanically much has been done with the tyres turned, a new driving axle fitted and new crank pins made. The cylinders have been re-bored, the valve faces machined and the cylinders fitted to the frames. The cylinders are reaching the end of their life, though and new ones will be needed for the next overhaul.

NCB Bold Colliery (War Department) 0-6-0ST No. 7 'Robert' (75091, Running as 68067)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 7, 2017 @ 14:11:01
Now mocked up J94 Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 68067 aka "Robert" under went test runs at the Great Central Railway today. If all goes well No. 68067 will make its debut at the GCR s Last Hurrah of the season gala on the weekend of the 18th & 19th November.

Panay Railways 2-6-0 No. 888

Posted by: ILFORD on Nov 6, 2017 @ 19:11:45
Loco built by Alco 65334 in 1923.

MÁV 4-8-0 No. 424.247

Posted by: Jeremiah Weil on Nov 6, 2017 @ 17:11:19
This locomotive has a cameo in the 2017 movie The Man With The Iron Heart.

Lloyds Ironstone Co. 0-6-0ST No. 39 'Rhos'

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 17:11:40
The wheels have been turned and the wheel sets fitted to the frames to make a rollong chassis. The boiler has been returned to the frames

NCB Park Hill Colliery 0-6-0T No. S102 'Cathryn'

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 17:11:59
Progress to date is impressive. The frames have been straightened, a necessary job to repair old collision damage. A new smokebox has been fitted and the restored cab and side tanks fitted. The boiler is off site at a nearby contractor for overhaul.

J.S.Fry & Sons 4wVBGT No. None

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 17:11:41
The loco, which once worked at Frys chocolate factory - a well remembered brand - has moved under its own power for the first time since 1956. This was achieved by using an air compressor, not under steam. After a rather chequered career since then it finally passed to an owner who is restoring it at the Avon Valley Railway, which passes near the site of the old chocolate factory.

Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 5532

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 17:11:12
The owning group have sold their other loco, GWR 2-8-0 2859, which provides funds for work to progress on the boiler. Replacement side tanks and smokebox have been fitted to the loco.

Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 5552

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 16:11:33
The original smokebox number plate which had been in private hands since the 1960s has been returned to the loco by the family of the late owner.

British Railways (Southern Railway) 4-6-2 No. 35005 (21C5) 'Canadian Pacific'

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 16:11:36
At Eastleigh, the frames of loco has been lifted by overhead crane to be placed back on its driving wheels. Meanwhile the leading bogie and trailing truck are at Ropley on the Mid Hants Railway where work on them continues.

the not so good news is that the boiler is in worse condition than expected and needs a new inner firebox, a very expensive item. An order has been placed for a new throat plate, the back plate is being fitted and the thermic syphons have been made.

Great Western Railway 4-6-0 No. 4936 'Kinlet Hall'

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 16:11:23
With much of the mechanical work done, the frames have been prepared for the reassembly of the loco. Particular attention has been given to achieving the highest standard of paint finish.

Away from Tyseley, the wheel sets have been shot blasted and ultrasonically tested at the West Somerset Railway.