Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 4561
Minehead, Somerset, UK 		Location: West Somerset Railway
Status: Overhaul
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Posted: Jun 5, 2024 @ 09:06:58 by Russell Newman
Milestone was reached in the overhaul and rebuild of ex GWR GWR Small Prairie 2-6-2T No. 4561 now reassembled on its newlby built main frames was reunited with its wheels for the next stage in its overhaul and rebuild back into steam again.
Posted: Jul 15, 2012 @ 13:07:34 by Steve Frost
The loco is undergoing a most extensive overhaul which involves the cutting of new main frames. The engine's original frames have been repaired by welding cracks and inserting replacement plates. They are no longer straight.

The boiler also requires extensive repairs before it can raise steam again. It will be 2016 before the loco can run again.

Posted: Nov 16, 2002 @ 05:11:10 by Steve Huddy

4561 has been restored previously and is now waiting her turn for overhaul on the expiry of her boiler certificate.  She is a 4500 Class 3MT 2-6-2T "small prairie", similar to 5542 which has just been restored but with smaller water tanks and hence lower weight at 57 tons.

She is on display in the Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard station, the southern terminus of the West Somerset Railway.