Great Western Railway 2-8-0T No. 5227
Didcot, Berkshire, UK
Location: Didcot Railway Centre
Status: Cosmetic attention to remaining parts
Photo Album
Here is the photo album for Great Western Railway No. 5227, a 2-8-0T located in Didcot, Bershire. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.
A photo of 5227 standing in Woodham's scrapyard Barry, Glamorgan.
Photo Copyright © Phil Horton
The impressive bulk of this heavy mineral tank engine sitting at Didcot in September 2016.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
The wheels and cylinders minus so much following its scrapyard days - see one of the other photos.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
Close up of the results of being 50 years out of use.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
The notice attached to the loco that explains why it is displayed in ex-scrapyard condition.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
It's not all shiny polished locos at Didcot, but read the illustration about the loco here in the album, and read the notes on it's possible future.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
The stripped boiler backhead.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
The remaining parts of 5227 showing that conservation of them has taken place, pending a long term restoration.
Photo Copyright © Russell Newman
The remaining parts of 5227 showing that conservation of them has taken place, pending a long term restoration.
Photo Copyright © Russell Newman