Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 5538
Bream, Gloucestershire, UK
Location: Flour Mill Works
Status: Display
Posted: Feb 1, 2026 @ 13:02:17 by Russell Newman
The ex GWR Prairie 2-6-2T No. 5538, has been sold by Mike Little to Bill Parker of the Flour Mill Works at Bream, Gloucestershire, who will now complete its restoration from Barry Scrapyard condition which is part way nearly completed.
Posted: Mar 8, 2018 @ 14:03:23 by Russell Newman
GWR Prairie 2-6-2T No. 5538 now owned by Mike Little is currently at the Flour Mill in Bream, Gloucestershire where its under restoration from a Barry Scrapyard hulk to running order. As its seen a lot of work carried out to the bottom end which is nearing completion and new coupling and connecting rods made and fitted.