Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways No. 'Russell', a 2-6-2T located in Porthmadog, Gwynedd. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

'Russell' at the then WHR terminus in Porthmadog, 24 August 1990

A view of 'Russell' as displayed at the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway in September 2025. This outside framed 2-6-2 is the sole survivor of the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway's locomotives. It later became part of the Welsh Highland Railway and passed through a number of owners after the railway closed in 1937. A great survivor of the Welsh narrow gauge.

Out of service, 'Russell' was displayed at the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway in September 2025. What did the fibreglass horse think of the iron horse?

A detailed view of view of 'Russell's Walschaerts valve gear in September 2025.

A detailed view of view of 'Russell's left hand cylinder, slide bars and crosshead arrangement as well as the valve spindle, combination lever and union link in September 2025.

Inside 'Russell's cab in September 2025. The loco was awaiting a boiler overhaul as it was 11 years since its last inspection.

The works plate for 'Russell'. Yet another Leeds built locomotive!


North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways 2-6-2T No. 'Russell' Porthmadog, Gwynedd, UK	Location: Welsh Highland Heritage Railway Status: Display