Parkgate Iron & Steel Co 0-6-0ST No. 14 'Charwelton'
Tenterden, Kent, UK 		Location: Kent & East Sussex Railway
Status: Operational
Posted: Sep 12, 2026 @ 14:09:35 by Russell Newman
The overhaul and rebuild on ex Parkgate Iron & Steel Co. Manning Wardle built 0-6-0ST Works No. 1955 "Charwelton", has now been completed and the locomotive is now operational and is currently being tested and undergaoing running-in trials at the Avon Valley Railway before returning to the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Posted: Jun 25, 2026 @ 15:06:03 by Russell Newman
Currently being overhauled at the Flour Mill works at Bream in Gloucestershire, the ex Parkgate Iron & Steel Co. Manning Wardle built 0-6-0ST Works No. 1955 "Charwelton", has been steamed for the first time since 2017 as its overhaul nears completion and will soon return home to the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Posted: Jun 28, 2020 @ 06:06:38 by Russell Newman
The ex Parkgate Iron & Steel Co. Manning Wardle built 0-6-0ST No. 1955 "Charwelton" is currently undergoing a heavy overhaul and rebuild. Which seeing the locomotive have a brand new boiler and new cylinder block made and fitted.
Posted: Aug 15, 2017 @ 17:08:23 by Russell Newman
The Former Parkgate Iron & Steel Co Manning Wardle built 0-6-0ST No. 14 "Charwelton" has been withdrawn from service following a leaking firebox. The loco has been placed in storage at Rolvenden loco sheds till repairs can be carried out.