Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for British Railways No. 42085, a 2-6-4T located in Haverthwaite, Cumbria. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

The builder's plate. Notice that, although this is an LMS design loco, it was built at the former LB&SCR and Southern Railway works at Brighton. The date explains it - a post nationalisation date.

2-6-4T No.42085 in Haverthwaite workshops on 4 May 2019

Another photo of the loco whilst it carried its spurious Caledonian Railway livery back in 1979.

Prior to preservation and still in its latest BR livery, 42085 stands inside 55E Normanton depot on 6th April 1968.

Information about 2-6-4T No.42085 in Haverthwaite workshops on 4 May 2019

Still under overhaul on 30th August 2024, the loco is supported on temporary wheel sets as work on the engine continues.

Still under overhaul on 30th August 2024, a view of the boilerless frames and side tanks.

Still under overhaul on 30th August 2024, this is the right hand cylinder, crosshead and slide bars. The valve gear is dismantled.

Still under overhaul on 30th August 2024, this is the frame of the leading pony truck.

Still under overhaul on 30th August 2024, this is the frame of the trailing bogie.


British Railways 2-6-4T No. 42085 Haverthwaite, Cumbria, UK	Location: Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Status: Overhaul