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Ex L&YR Steam Railmotor 10617 has been purchased by the recently formed LMS locomotive society, who are now custodians for LMS Ivatt 2mt 1205. The engine is due to arrive by Feb 22nd.
BR Class 03 D2011 has joined the railway from the Doncaster Valley Railway. The engine is seen in the photo to the left in the sidings having arrived last week.
Mickey Mouse tank joins the fleet
Today saw the arrival of LMS Ivatt 2mt tank, 1205. It was purchased by a Liverpudlian based group that used to see it at it's final shed place of 27A Bank Hall, where it has been slowly restored to LMS unlined Black since 1964, when it was acquired.
The engine is seen here on test with the vintage coaching stock
The engine is seen here on test with the vintage coaching stock
An LNER coach has arrived to us!
The coach is in very good condition and, until the two MET district coaches are finished, it shall work with the Pillbox and Stepney. it is a 1st/3rd 5 compartment NER coach and compliments the terrier well!
The coach is in very good condition and, until the two MET district coaches are finished, it shall work with the Pillbox and Stepney. it is a 1st/3rd 5 compartment NER coach and compliments the terrier well!
Vintage carriage restorations complete
Two of our four wheel coaches have recently completed their restorations. Originating from both Metropolitan District railway, they are both in an orange base coat, and following completion of tests, will both be painted into either Purple Lake or teak.
The coaches are seen here on test with Stepney.
The coaches are seen here on test with Stepney.
Stepney joins the line
The Bluebell Railway's 'Terrier' tank No.55 Stepney has joined the fleet!
Expected arrival will be the end of September - Mid October.
Expected arrival will be the end of September - Mid October.