Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2-8-2 No. 'River Esk'
Ravenglass, Cumbria, UK
Location: Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Status: Operational
Posted: Aug 3, 2023 @ 12:08:50 by Russell Newman
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway’s 2-8-2 "River Esk" will be visiting the Whistlestop Valley Railway (Kirklees Light Railway) for their annual Gala weekend on the 9th and 10th of September 2023.
Posted: Apr 11, 2023 @ 06:04:41 by Russell Newman
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway’s 2-8-2 "River Esk" will be visiting the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway for their Steam and Diesel Gala weekend on the 13th and 14th of May 2023.
Posted: Jun 12, 2018 @ 11:06:15 by Russell Newman
After having a overhaul and a period running in "River Esk" will enter traffic again at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on Friday 15th of June 2018.
Posted: Nov 4, 2008 @ 13:11:23 by New York Central
This and all other Ravenglass & Eskdale engines are currently operational
Posted: Apr 20, 2005 @ 13:04:19 by
Driver Diameter: 17.5"
Posted: Apr 20, 2005 @ 13:04:47 by

Boiler Pressure: 180lb psi

Cylinders: 5.25" x 8.5"

Tractive effort: 21,000 lbs. 70 tons on the level.


Posted: Apr 19, 2005 @ 12:04:29 by
Is the only Davey Paxman built 15" gauge loco not operating on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway