British Railways 2-6-4T No. 80079
Barrow Hill, Derbyshire, UK
Location: Barrow Hill Railway Centre
Status: Display
Photo Album
Here is the photo album for British Railways No. 80079, a 2-6-4T located in Barrow Hill, Derbyshire. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.
Photo Copyright © Owen Chapman
On display at Shildon in 2006.
Photo Copyright © Steve Frost
On display in The Engine House, Highley in October 2017.
Photo Copyright © Phil Horton
Still displayed in 2018.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
The Walschaert's valve gear.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
The cab interior.
Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck
Before purchase for preservation the loco was sent for scrap to Woodham's yard, Barry Dock. Photo from 23rd March 1968
Photo Copyright © Dale W Fickés
Still on display in the Engine House on 23rd April 2022
Photo Copyright © Russell Newman
Photo Copyright © Owen Chapman
Displayed at Barrow Hill Roundhouse's 'Railway 200' Gala on the 10th October 2025. Notice the other visible exhibit - GB Railfreight's ultra modern 99002. The Class 99 is an electro diesel, capable of running on 25Kv electrified lines with a 2400 hp diesel power unit for working away from the electrification.
Photo Copyright © Russell Newman