2857 suffered a severe valve failure on the evening of Friday 7th August 2012. On approaching Arley in the ‘up’ direction the valve events started to become uneven. Upon reaching Arley the driver (Duncan Ballard) examined the locomotive. No[…]

After quite a few attempts to rectify some very silly leaks which should not have occurred, the decision was taken on 20th April 2012 to lift the boiler out of the frames. The decision to remove the boiler from[…]

In mid December 2011 No. 2857 was believed to have suffered a ‘hydraulic incident’, ingesting water behind both pistons but not, curiously, in front. Once 2857 had finished her 2011 ‘Santa’ duties it was decided to strip her down[…]

2857 double heading with 4566 at Hampton Loade 21st July, in charge of the 13.00 Kidderminster – Bridgnorth – its first round trip passenger turn since 1994! Seen below at Haye Bridge, captured by Tom Clarke.

Following final assembly and static tests we are pleased to report 2857 has been out on the line for further testing. Although all’s not as may appear here at first glance – as 9F 92212 is propelling 2857 back[…]