Niddrie & Benhar Coal Co 0-6-0ST No. 6 'Niddrie'
Preston, Lancashire, UK
Location: Ribble Steam Railway
Status: Restoration
Posted: Jan 7, 2023 @ 10:01:22 by Russell Newman
The former Niddrie & Benhar Coal Co. Andrew Barlcay built 0-6-0ST No. 6 (Works No. 1833) "Niddrie" has made a lot of work carried out on its restoration which is nearing conpletion as the locomotive is having a new firebox thoartplate fitted along with new side plates being welded in followed by riverting and staying. The boiler has seen a new two-piece boiler barrel made and a new front tube plate. Work will then focase on the main chassis before the boiler is hydraulicly tested and steam tested.