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London & North Eastern Railway 4-6-2 No. 60007 (4498) 'Sir Nigel Gresley'

Posted by: Steve Frost on Nov 6, 2017 @ 16:11:22
The wheel sets have returned to York having been fitted with new tyres at the South Devon Railway workshops. Engineers from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway have measured the axle journals obtain accurate information to finish the axleboxes. Work continues at York on the braking system and the leading bogie.

At Llangollen work on the boiler continues, particularly on the firebox where the new side sheets have been stayed.

CEGB Rye House Power Station 0-4-0ST No. 'Birkenhead'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 5, 2017 @ 17:11:01
The former CEGB Rye House Power Station Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn built 0-4-0ST "Birkenhead" is at the Elsecar Heritage Railway in Yorkshire as its on loan to them.

British Railways 0-6-0PT No. 9682

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 5, 2017 @ 15:11:08
No. 9682 is currently being overhauled at Southall Depot in West London and its unknown when it will be back in steam by tho when it does come back it will most likely go on hire to other preserved railways around the UK.

Denver & Rio Grande Western RR 2-8-2 No. 493

Posted by: Jordon on Nov 4, 2017 @ 11:11:23
This locomotive is currently in Durango. The whole restoration at CRRM has for now fell through. She is outside the roundhouse.

Mississippi Central RR 4-4-0 No. 98

Posted by: Jacob on Nov 4, 2017 @ 10:11:00
As for the two bells, one rang whenever the throttle valve was opened and the other was a regular bell, installed after a tragic wooden schoolbus grade crossing accident. A dispute came up as to whether the bell was ringing, so an air operate pneumatic bell (the one she has today) was rigged to start ringing whenever the throttle valve was opened, then a manual rung bell was hung on the front.

London & South Western Railway 0-4-4T No. 30053 (53)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 3, 2017 @ 19:11:27
LSWR M7 Tank No. 30053 s boiler ticket has ran out and the locomotive is now withdrawn from service for its 10 year overhaul.

London, Brighton & South Coast Railway 0-6-0T No. 72 (672) (32636) 'Fenchurch'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 3, 2017 @ 18:11:14
The London, Brighton & South Coast Railway A1X Terrier 0-6-0T No. 672 is also to be overhauled and to be put back in to service again from 2019.

Great Western Railway 4-4-0 No. 9017 (3217) 'Earl of Berkeley'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 3, 2017 @ 18:11:36
Some good news for the GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 No. 9017 "Earl of Berkeley" as the Bluebell Railway plans to have it overhauled in 2019 to be put back in to steam again. Once to overhauls to No. 80151, 928 and 34059 are completed.

British Railways (Southern Railway) (USATC) 0-6-0T No. 30070 DS238 'Wainwright' (1960) (70)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 3, 2017 @ 18:11:49
No. 30070 s overhaul has been completed and the USA Dock shunting loco is currently undergoing test runs before it enters service in the New Year. There still a few things to be done like finishing the painting in to Longmoor Military Railway Blue livery where it will run as WD300 "Major-General Frank S Ross." when its back in service.

Great Western Railway 2-8-0 No. 2859

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 3, 2017 @ 15:11:37
From what has now been said in Steam Railway Magazine No. 2859 will be leaving the Llangollen Railway as it is moving to a private workshop that does work on steam traction engines at Congleton in Cheshire. There it will under go restoration to running order which could take a few years.

NCB Frances Colliery 0-4-0ST No. 29

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 3, 2017 @ 10:11:06
The former NCB Frances Colliery Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST No. 29 has left the Prestongrange Mining Museum and has moved to the Shed 47 Railway Restoration Group in Fife. It will under go restoration to running order and will be there first working steam locomotive there.

London Midland & Scottish Railway 4-6-0 No. 44806 (4806)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 3, 2017 @ 10:11:09
LMS Black 5 No. 44806 has now been withdrawn from service to under go its 10 year overhaul at Grosmont shed.

Unknown 4-6-2 No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 2, 2017 @ 18:11:05
The 15inch gauge version of No. 4472 "Flying Scotsman" has been sold and has moved to a unknown location in France.

Preßnitztalbahn 0-6-0T No. 54

Posted by: Dale W Fickés on Nov 2, 2017 @ 04:11:23
This locomotive was built at DB Meiningen Workshops between 2006 - 2009 from voluntary contributions to celebrate 125 years of narrow gauge railway in Sachsen, and whilst based on the Preßnitztalbahn it is actually owned by the VSSB e.V. (The Association of Sachsen Narrow Gauge Railways). For instance, it was noted working on nearby Döllnitzbahn (Oschatz) at Easter 2013, where is sustained significant damage to its rods and did not return to service until August that year.

It is actually a replica of the first Sächsische Class 1K locomotives, of which a total of 44 were built by Hartmann in Chemnitz from 1881 for the Sachsen State Railways, some surviving with them until the 1920s, then later in industry with the last being eventually scrapped in 1964.

English Clays 0-4-0F No. None

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 1, 2017 @ 18:11:55
The Bagnall built Fireless 0-4-0F No. 3121 of the former English Clays will be going on long term loan to the Plym Valley Railway for display at Marsh Mills Station. Where will have some cosmetic restoration done before it is put on display.

British Railways 4-6-2 No. 34092 'City of Wells'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 1, 2017 @ 18:11:46
Sorry it should have said that 34092 "City of Wells" owners have decided to put the locomotive up for sale and it could be staying at the East Lancashire Railway as part of there steam fleet there for good. The East Lancashire has offered a permeant home for the locomotive as they have just launched "A Home for Wells" Appeal to raise the funds necessary to provide a loving home for 34092. So the current location should now say East Lancashire Railway please.

FS 0-6-0T No. 835.114

Posted by: ILFORD on Nov 1, 2017 @ 17:11:08
Built by Breda 1053 in 1908.

Port of Par 0-4-0ST No. 'Judy'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 1, 2017 @ 16:11:49
The former Port of Par Bagnall built 0-4-0ST "Judy" will be visiting the Plym Valley Railway for the winter season to help on Santa Specials there.

Great Western Railway 2-8-0 No. 2859

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 1, 2017 @ 15:11:39
In the latest issue of The Railway Magazine news has come that No. 2859 has been sold to a private buyer and its unknown what will happen to the locomotive but I will keep on updating on any news.

DR (KKStEB) 0-4-4-0T No. (198) (99 608) 99.1608-1 (099.713-0)

Posted by: Dale W Fickés on Nov 1, 2017 @ 14:11:05
At Easter (late March) 2013, this locomotives was operating on the nearby Lößnitzgrundbahn between Radebeul Ost & Moritzburg. Its correct details are Hartmann, Chemnitz 4521/1921 and was originally delivered to the KKStEB as No. 198 before becoming DR No. 99 608; then 99 1608-1 though (and this is where the confusion reigns)it was allocated (and may never have carried) No. 099 713-0 in the DB fleet.

British Railways 4-6-2 No. 34092 'City of Wells'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Nov 1, 2017 @ 13:11:00
News has come that 34092 "City of Wells" will now be staying at the East Lancashire Railway as part of there steam fleet there for good. The East Lancashire has offered a permeant home for the locomotive as they have just launched "A Home for Wells" Appeal to raise the funds necessary to provide a loving home for 34092. So the current location should now say East Lancashire Railway please.

DR (Sächsische) 0-4-4-0T No. 176 (99.1586) (99.711)

Posted by: Dale W Fickés on Nov 1, 2017 @ 10:11:23
During 2013 this locomotive, as well as being resplendent in its light green livery, was operating bearing its original KKStEB number 176, which needs to be added to its identity..

CFP (VV) 2-6-0T No. E-92(7)

Posted by: David Newton on Nov 1, 2017 @ 03:11:40
Locomotive is in the derelict Pocinho depot, status derelict

Boone & Scenic Valley RR 2-8-2 No. 8419

Posted by: Chris Little on Oct 31, 2017 @ 19:10:11
Due to low funds, 8419 will have to be out of service next year for the beginning. The earliest that 8419 can return to steam if funds go up will be in July.

PTP VII 0-6-0T No. 2

Posted by: Steve Frost on Oct 31, 2017 @ 16:10:58
Joachim Lutz reports that the loco was originally preserved at the palm mill in Gunung Bayu. The current photo was taken on 5th September 2017.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway 2-8-0 No. 2542

Posted by: Gareth Baum on Oct 31, 2017 @ 13:10:15
This engine has been sand blasted and resurfaced and from the street looks brand new and ready to go to work! Restoration occurred 2016-17 with rededication in October 2017. VERY,VERY,VERY good job with many volunteer hours involved!

FS 2-8-0 No. 740.054

Posted by: ILFORD on Oct 30, 2017 @ 19:10:27
Loco built by Ansaldo 1002 in 1912.

CR 2-10-2 No. QJ 7049

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 30, 2017 @ 18:10:41
Those are the remaining 10 QJ 2-10-2 s that worked right to the very end of steam on what was the last great steam show in the world. Like 6911 they have been put on display at Daban Depot since 2007 as reminder of the Jitong Railway s steam heritage. The QJs on display with 7049 in this photo are 7030, 6891, 6991, 7143, 7048, 7012, 7104, 7063, 7041 and 7105 which all there status s should all say on display.

Ji Tong Railway 2-10-2 No. QJ 6988

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 30, 2017 @ 18:10:03
During its final year in service in China QJ 6988 was among the very last 20 active steam locomotives on the Jitong Railway working there final months between Daban to Chabuga as the Diesels took over from steam section by section since 2000. 6988 worked one of the very last double headed freights on the Daban to Chabuga on the 8th of December 2005. This to was also preserved in the United States and is a stable mate with QJ 7081 with the Central States Steam Preservation Association. The Americanized look done on 6988 in 2011 was to show what a QJ would look like if the Chinese had built one for American Railroads.

FS 2-8-0 No. 740.054

Posted by: Steve Frost on Oct 30, 2017 @ 16:10:38
Bova is a small settlement, over 900 metres above sea level. It has no railway and is only accessible by steep, narrow winding roads. Yet it has a square dedicated to the railways of Italy. Why in 1987 did they go to the trouble of moving this freight loco to this remote location?

The answer lies in the history of migration from southern Italy. Many people left the town, fleeing poverty and restrictive land holdings. Population fell from around 2000 in 1945 to only 400 today. The loco symbolises the trains that carried the migrants from the area.