Great Western Railway 2-6-2T No. 5541
Norchard, Gloucestershire, UK 		Location: Dean Forest Railway
Status: Awaiting Overhaul
Posted: May 13, 2026 @ 10:05:23 by Russell Newman
The ex GWR ‘Small Prairie’ 2-6-2T No. 5541, is currently not operational having been withdrawn from service at the end of its boiler ticket in 2024. Its currently awaiting its next overhaul.
Posted: Dec 31, 2024 @ 05:12:35 by Russell Newman
Having worked its final trains at the Dean Forest Railway, the ex GWR ‘Small Prairie’ 2-6-2T No. 5541, has now been withdrawn from service having come to the end of its 10 year boiler ticket. No. 5541 will now await its next overhaul as the Dean Forest Railway are currently working on the overhaul of ex ex GWR 5700 Class 0-6-0PT No. 9682, to get it finnished before they can start the overhaul on No. 5541.