Prev You are viewing Note 3703 through 3732 of 30955 Next NCB Maesteg 0-6-0T No. 6 'Linda' ('Thomas') Posted by: Russell Newman on Jan 18, 2024 @ 11:01:52 The overhaul on "Thomas the Tank Engine" (ex NCB, Maesteg Hunslet built Austerity 0-6-0ST (Works No. 3781) No. 6 "Linda") is now in the final stages as his newly overhauled boiler was placed back onto the frames. The overhaul has seen a brand new cylinder block fitted and its hoped that Thomas will be in steam again by the spring of 2024, ready for the Day out with Thomas event season around the UK. London & North Eastern Railway 4-6-2 No. 60103 (4472) 'Flying Scotsman' Posted by: Russell Newman on Jan 18, 2024 @ 10:01:14 With her time under custodianship with Riley & Son Engineering Ltd. now ended, the worlds most famous steam locomotive LNER A3 Class Pacific No. 60103 (No. 4472) "Flying Scotsman" has returned home to the National Railway Museum in York in Yorkshire. The NRM have annouced what plans for "Flying Scotsman" in 2024 will be, as she will be on display at the National Railway Museum in York, for the early part of the year until the summer, after which, she will return to Shildon to go on public display at Locomotion. Meanwhile a tender to appoint the next custodians for "Flying Scotsman" to allow the locomotive to operate on the mainline will be launched, and will be awarded in late Spring 2024. The intention is that "Flying Scotsman" will remain mainline operational and will continue to operate on both the mainline and visit heritage railways around the UK from Autumn 2024, while the National Railway Museum begins the search for its next custodian for the famous locomotive. DEI 0-4-0WT No. 1 Posted by: Thomas Kautzor on Jan 18, 2024 @ 06:01:19 Gauge is 900mm Apache Powder Co. 0-4-0F No. 1 Posted by: Achim on Jan 18, 2024 @ 03:01:52 Exact location: 31.967060711881267, -110.29491669940671 Can be seen in Google Street View British Railways 4-6-0 No. 73050 'City of Peterborough' Posted by: Russell Newman on Jan 17, 2024 @ 15:01:46 The Nene Valley Railway has launched an appeal to raise more than £250,000 to complete a vital overhaul of BR Standard 5MT 4-6-0 No. 73050 "City of Peterborough", which is their flagship locomotive having been in preservation for almost 55 years. The present work commenced in 2017 with considerable attention being lavished on the boiler, which has the original 70-year-old steel fabric. Along with the comprehensive overhaul of the boiler, work continues apace and the frames, wheels and motion are gradually being re-assembled. But more money for the overhaul is still needed and details for the appeal can beound on the Nene Valley Railway’s website and social media pages. British Railways 2-6-0 No. 76077 Posted by: Russell Newman on Jan 17, 2024 @ 15:01:46 The Toddington Standard Locomotive Ltd. owners of BR Standard 4MT 2-6-0 No. 76077, have launched an appeal to raise £150,000, the estimated cost of overhauling the locomotive’s boiler, which is currently at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’s Toddington depot. The boiler of No. 76077 is in good general condition, but some important work will need to be carried out. It is hoped that No. 76077 could be in steam by December of 2026. Details for the appeal can be found on the Toddington Standard Locomotive Ltd. website and social media pages. British Sugar Corporation 0-4-0ST No. 'Albert' Posted by: Russell Newman on Jan 17, 2024 @ 14:01:34 The Plym Valley Railway has successfully purchased ex British Sugar Corporation, Andrew Barclay built 0-4-0ST Works No. 2248 "Albert", from her owner following their appeal raised to buy the locomotive. Stewarts & Lloyds, Gretton Brook 0-6-0ST No. 45 'Colwyn' Posted by: Steve Frost, European Editor on Jan 17, 2024 @ 13:01:48 There is no mention of the presence of this loco on the website of the railway. American Railroad Co. of Puerto Rico 2-6-0T No. 2 Posted by: Steven Harrod on Jan 17, 2024 @ 09:01:21 When this engine was in Puerto Rico, the line gauge would have been 3 foot. Was the engine gauge changed to/from meter? Carbon Limestone Co. 0-4-0T No. 33 Posted by: Denis Larrick on Jan 17, 2024 @ 07:01:34 Sorry about Dry Gulch numbers getting switched. Carbon Limestone #33 was Dry Gulch #43. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad #110 (used in Alabama) was Dry Gulch #7. Pioneer and Western #3 (the Crown 4-4-0) is now East Tennessee and Western North Carolina #15 Carbon Limestone Co. 0-4-0T No. 33 Posted by: Denis Larrick on Jan 17, 2024 @ 06:01:39 This picture is of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad #110, alias Dry Gulch #43 now at Doe River. The notes are correct that the other engine (Carbon Limestone #33) is getting re-boilered for operation in 2024. Pioneer & Western Railroad 4-4-0 No. 3 Posted by: Denis Larrick on Jan 17, 2024 @ 06:01:36 Originally built in 1964 (c/n 643736) for Vegasland amusement park in Las Vegas which did not get beyond turning the first shovel of dirt before one of the promotors ran off with the money. Was used as a steam source at Crown factory to test airbrake pumps until sold to Pioneer City in 1966. Then to Carowinds, then to Huntsville in orange and yellow lettered for Carowinds and Carolinas RR, possibly by way of South of the Border amusement park in South Carolina. EFMM 2-8-2 No. 18 'Barao do Rio Branco' Posted by: Helmut Dahlhaus on Jan 17, 2024 @ 01:01:03 The correct number in the text should read 18 instead of 17. Dinorwic Slate Quarries 0-4-0ST No. 'Felinheli' Posted by: Luke on Jan 16, 2024 @ 15:01:17 Boiler has been completed and lifted into the frames. Still at boston lodge. Seaham Colliery 0-4-0VB No. 21 Posted by: Steve Frost, European Editor on Jan 16, 2024 @ 11:01:32 I believe that the previous post is in error. The loco remains at Stockton as far as I know. It would be an enormous task to return this one to running condition. Wanamie 0-4-0T No. 9 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 11:01:55 Location: 41.20910834315812, -75.90448022725064 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway 2-6-2 No. 1108 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 10:01:53 New location is 34.17233700515442, -97.12613799257788 Denver & Rio Grande Western RR 2-8-2 No. 495 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 10:01:02 Is being evaluated for restoration to operating condition Denver & Rio Grande Western RR 2-8-2 No. 494 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 10:01:08 In 2022 reported the loco are undergoing restoration. Bridgton & Saco River RR 2-4-4T No. 8 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 09:01:54 Reported now stored at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum located in Portland. Bridgton & Saco River RR 2-4-4T No. 7 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 08:01:48 Reported now at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum located in Portland. Operational. Monson RR 0-4-4T No. 4 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 08:01:53 Reported now at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum located in Portland. Needs new boiler. Anaconda Copper 0-4-0T No. 10 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 08:01:55 Reports now located at Boothbay Railway Village. Apparently under restoration. Lake Superior & Ishpeming RR 2-8-0 No. 20 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 08:01:22 Location: 33.102188305781354, -96.66978772995698 Cadbury Bros Ltd 0-4-0T No. 1 'Cadbury Bourneville' Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 06:01:50 It is still stored at Tyseley awaiting restoration. Location: 52.45454827324126, -1.8440264252711243 Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 4121 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 06:01:50 Reported as stored in a partially disassembled condition at Tyseley Locomotive Works. Currently no restoration plans Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 4115 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 06:01:12 The locomotive no longer exists after the remaining parts were scrapped at Tyseley in 2016. Stewarts & Lloyds, Gretton Brook 0-6-0ST No. 45 'Colwyn' Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 05:01:21 Reported being cosmetic restored at the Northampton & Lamport Railway and is on static display there. GEC Swinton 0-4-0ST No. 1 Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 05:01:38 Reported is operational at Tyseley British Railways (Southern Railway) 4-6-2 No. 35011 (21C11) 'General Steam Navigation' Posted by: Achim on Jan 16, 2024 @ 04:01:25 The 35011 is based at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway in Blunsdon. The lifted boiler (painted green for protection) can be seen in Google Earth (also Street View). Location: 51.605528° -1.841849° Image date: 4/22/2021 It is hoped to complete the chassis by the end of 2026. The boiler should then be ready for reinstallation on the frame in 2031.

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