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JZ 0-6-0T No. 62.669 (Carries fictitious 30075)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 12, 2024 @ 14:06:19
The Yugoslavian built Class 62 USA Type 0-6-0T No. 30075 (JZ 62.669), was steamed for the first time since 2010 in readyness for its final boiler inspection as its overhaul nears completion.

Overfair Railway 4-6-2 No. 1913

Posted by: Jeff Badger on Jun 11, 2024 @ 13:06:07
This locomotive and its sisters along with the complete collection that remained at Swanton after the devastating CZU fire in 2020 is now located at the Santa Margarita, California.

Overfair Railway 0-6-0 No. 1500

Posted by: Jeff Badger on Jun 11, 2024 @ 13:06:42
This locomotive and its sisters along with the complete collection that remained at Swanton after the devastating CZU fire in 2020 is now located at the Santa Margarita, California.

Overfair Railway 4-6-2 No. 1914

Posted by: Jeff Badger on Jun 11, 2024 @ 13:06:11
This locomotive and its sisters along with the complete collection that remained at Swanton after the devastating CZU fire in 2020 is now located at the Santa Margarita, California.

Overfair Railway 4-6-2 No. 1912

Posted by: Jeff Badger on Jun 11, 2024 @ 13:06:44
This locomotive and its sisters along with the complete collection that remained at Swanton after the devastating CZU fire in 2020 is now located at the Santa Margarita, California.

NCB Frances Colliery 0-4-0ST No. 30

Posted by: Keith McFinnian on Jun 11, 2024 @ 11:06:18
Its spelt Kirkcaldy

Bowhill Colliery 0-4-0ST No. 3

Posted by: Keith McFinnian on Jun 11, 2024 @ 11:06:13
Sorry. I got confused with the other Andrew Barclay No. 3 that is in Scotland

NCB Frances Colliery 0-4-0ST No. 29

Posted by: Keith McFinnian on Jun 11, 2024 @ 10:06:27
Location is Shed 47 Restoration Group

Bowhill Colliery 0-4-0ST No. 3

Posted by: Keith McFinnian on Jun 11, 2024 @ 10:06:55
Location is Fife Heritage Railway at Leven, Fife, UK

NCB Waterside 0-4-0ST No. 10

Posted by: Keith McFinnian on Jun 11, 2024 @ 10:06:33
Location is actually Scottish Industrial Railway Centre

Unknown 0-4-0T No. 'Charlotte'

Posted by: Keith McFinnian on Jun 11, 2024 @ 10:06:13
Location is actually Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway

NBR 4-6-4T No. 7 'Sir H. Ralph Hone'

Posted by: Alzaar Ahmed on Jun 11, 2024 @ 05:06:57
NBR is North Borneo Railways

Betton Grange Locomotive Society 4-6-0 No. 6880 'Betton Grange'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 10, 2024 @ 11:06:26
During its visit to the West Somerset Railway, new-build GWR Grange Class 4-6-0 No. 6880 "Betton Grange", will take part in their 150 event from Tuesday 16th July to Sunday 21st July 2024, marking the 150 year anniversary of the opening of the West Somerset line from Watchet to Minehead.

Marston, Thompson & Evershed 0-4-0ST No. 3

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 10, 2024 @ 10:06:15
The ex Marstons Brewery Hawthorn Leslie & Co. built 0-4-0ST Works No. 3581 "Marston, Thompson & Evershed No. 3", is visiting the West Somerset Railway to take part in their 150 event from Tuesday 16th July to Sunday 21st July 2024, marking 150 years of opening the West Somerset line from Watchet to Minehead.

Furness Railway 0-4-0 No. 20

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 10, 2024 @ 10:06:48
The ex Furness Railway 0-4-0 No. 20, (one of the worlds oldest working steam locomotives) is set to visit the West Somerset Railway for the very first time for their 150 event. A week long celebration which is being held from Tuesday 16th July to Sunday 21st July 2024, marking the 150 year anniversary of the opening of the West Somerset line from Watchet to Minehead.

American Railroad 2-8-0 No. 88

Posted by: on Jun 10, 2024 @ 01:06:53
Construction number is 59286

American Railroad 2-8-0 No. 88

Posted by: on Jun 10, 2024 @ 01:06:52
Construction number is 59286

London Midland & Scottish Railway 4-6-0 No. 45593 'Kolhapur' (5593)

Posted by: Anthony Sims on Jun 9, 2024 @ 12:06:23
It has been confirmed that Kolhapur has been sold to West Coast Railways chairman David Smith. The locomotive is due to be transported to Carnforth in early June after which it will be overhauled to mainline condition.

London Midland & Scottish Railway 4-6-0 No. 45593 'Kolhapur' (5593)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:06:26
The ex LMS, Jubilee Class 4-6-0 No. 5593 "Kolhapur", has been sold to West Coast Railway Company to be part of their mainline steam fleet. No. 5593 will be leaving her long term home at Tyseley Locomotive Works and relocating to her new home at West Coast Railway Company’s depot at Carnforth in Lancashire, for a full overhaul to mainline standards.

Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 5199

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:06:14
The ex GWR Large Prairie 2-6-2T No. 5199, has been given an extention to its boiler ticket for it to continue operating at the Battlefield Line for another six-months.

Bowaters Paper Mills 0-4-2ST No. 'Melior'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:06:14
The ex Bowaters Paper Mills Kerr Stuart & Co. built Brazil Class 0-4-2ST Works No. 4219 "Melior", has been withdrawn from service following the end of its current boiler ticket and is now awaiting its next overhaul, which the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway is now appealing for funds towards it along with the overhaul of Bowaters Paper Mills Bagnall built Baretto Class 0-6-2T Works No. 2624 "Superb", which details can be found on their website and social media pages.

Corris Railway 0-4-2ST No. 4 'Edward Thomas'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:06:27
The overhaul on the Talyllyn Railway’s ex Corris Railway Kerr Stuart & Co built Tattoo Class 0-4-2ST No. 4 "Edward Thomas", has now been completed and the locomotive is back operational and has now returned home to the Talyllyn Railway at Tywyn, Gwynedd in North Wales, in its new Works Grey Livery.

British Railways 4-6-0 No. 7820 'Dinmore Manor'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:06:50
The ex GWR Manor Class 4-6-0 No. 7820 "Dinmore Manor", is to visit the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway for the first time for their first ever Steam Gala Weekend from the 13th to 15th of September 2024. The visit of No. 7820 to the railway will be the first time a tender locomotive has visited the line in preservation and the first Manor Class 4-6-0 to haul a train to Chinnor too then.

EBR (BR) (IR) 0-6-0 No. 280 (240)

Posted by: Alzaar Ahmed on Jun 7, 2024 @ 22:06:01
Correction: Locomotive was used by EBR (Eastern Bengal Railway) till 1936, then transferred to Bangladesh Railway for use at Saidpur Workshops. Infact that is the locomotives current location.

Sugar 0-6-6-0 No. 8

Posted by: Alzaar Ahmed on Jun 7, 2024 @ 06:06:14
I am pretty sure this locomotive is scrapped. No.7 is the only preserved mallet in the Philippines.

EBR (BR) (IR) 0-6-0 No. 280 (240)

Posted by: Alzaar Ahmed on Jun 6, 2024 @ 19:06:46
Locomotive is actually internally classed as SGC-2 240 but is displayed as Bangladesh Railway 280. Initially worked for the EBR before transferring to Saidpur Works until retirement in 1983.

NR 0-6-2T No. 3530

Posted by: Alzaar Ahmed on Jun 6, 2024 @ 18:06:31
Locomotive is a static display. It has also been cosmically restored.

PR (NWR) 0-6-0 No. 2440

Posted by: Alzaar Ahmed on Jun 6, 2024 @ 17:06:38
Locomotive might actually be SGS 2440, built by Vulcan. Could not find the year of construction. (likely between 1911 and 1921)

Bluebell Railway Atlantic Group 4-4-2 No. 32424 'Beachy Head'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 6, 2024 @ 09:06:28
The new-build London Brighton & South Coast Railway (Marsh Designed) H2 Class Atlantic 4-4-2 No. 32424 "Beachy Head", built in 2024 is now an operational steam locomotive, as she was steamed and moved for the very first time. This makes No. 32424 the 5th new-build steam locomotive to enter service and the only operational standard gauge 4-4-2 Atlantic steam locomotive in the world. No. 32424 "Beachy Head", will now begin a series of testing and running in trials before entering service at the Bluebell Railway later in the year.

Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 4561

Posted by: Russell Newman on Jun 5, 2024 @ 09:06:58
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.