Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for Southern Railway No. 34059 (21C159) 'Sir Archibald Sinclair', a 4-6-2 located in Sheffield Park, Sussex. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

The cab and frames of the loco in the Bluebell Railway workshops in October 2021.

After an overhaul, the rebuilt Battle of Britain class, 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' takes to the rails once again on the Bluebell railway in August 2024.

Sir Archibald Sinclair was Secretary of State for Air in 1940 and planned the defence of Britain by the Royal Air Force in the Battle of Britain, hence this loco carries his name in honour of his contribution the Britain during World War 2. The loco was rebuilt in 1960 in a more conventional form from its original design which improved reliability and produced a handsome engine too.

Another view of the loco in August 2024, this time from the rear.

'Sir Archibald Sinclair' of the Battle of Britain class at the Bluebell Railway's Giants of Steam Gala on 5th October 2024.


Southern Railway 4-6-2 No. 34059 (21C159) 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' Sheffield Park, Sussex, UK	Location: Bluebell Railway Status: Operational