British Railways 2-6-0 No. 46447
Cranmore, Somerset, UK 		Location: East Somerset Railway
Status: Operational
Posted: Aug 30, 2026 @ 12:08:46 by Russell Newman
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has had a meeting about the future of BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No.46447, as the locomotive is too big for the railway and they are considering parting with it and passing ownership to the East Somerset Railway. There have been discussions with them but it's too early to know what will happen with No.46447. In the meantime the locomotive has been a popular performer with the East Somerset Railway for now.
Posted: Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:08:56 by Russell Newman
The ex LMS, BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46447, will be visiting the Mid Hants Railway (the Watercress Line) for the first time for their Autumn Steam Gala from the 2nd to 4th of October 2026, which this will be No. 46447’s first visit away from the East Somerset Railway.
Posted: May 17, 2026 @ 12:05:26 by Russell Newman
The overhaul on ex LMS, BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46447, has now been completed as the locomotive is operational again as it successfully steamed and moved for the first time since 2024, and will now undergo testing and running-in trials before entering service at the East Somerset Railway soon.
Posted: Mar 16, 2026 @ 19:03:43 by Russell Newman
The boiler of the ex LMS BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46447, has successfully passed its out of frames steam test and the boiler will soon be returned to the main frames of the locomotive for final completion of its overhaul.
Posted: Oct 28, 2024 @ 07:10:59 by Russell Newman
Having worked its final trains at the East Somerset Railway over the weekend, the ex LMS BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46447, has now been withdrawn from service to undergo its 10 year overhaul.
Posted: Apr 20, 2023 @ 11:04:47 by Russell Newman
The ex LMS BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46447 is to stay at the East Somerset Railway for another 10 years of service as both the East Somerset Railway and the Isle of Wight Steam Railway who are the owners of No. 46447 have announced that No. 46447 will be overhauled again at Cranmore followed by a further 10 year running agreement at the East Somerset Railway. As the Isle of Wight Steam Railway are happy to continue their strong working relationship with the East Somerset Railway. This agreement is in the best long-term interests of No. 46447 and will see the locomotive continue steaming for a further period. No. 46447 is due to be withdrawn from serice for its overhaul in 2024, so 2023 will be the last operating season for the locomotive.
Posted: May 20, 2018 @ 05:05:18 by Russell Newman
LMS BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46447 is to become the very first tender locomotive to run on the Isle of Wight when it come to visit the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for there Three Ivatt Gala from the 26th to the 28th of May 2018. Where the locomotive will join its Isle of Wight base 2MT Tank sisters No. 41298 and 41313. All three are owned by the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and No. 46447 will return back to the East Somerset Railway on the mainland after this event as it is on term loan to them.