In October 2857 paid a visit to the West Somerset Railway for their Gala. Suffice to say everyone had a very pleasant time in Minehead, with the locomotive performing well and pleasing the crowds. With the use of both[…]

After another big mileage season in 2014, the locomotive was beginning to show the signs of wear and tear in places. This is not surprising with another 10,500 miles racked up last year. The rear driving boxes had begun[…]

It was 12 Months ago we reported 2857 was the highest mileage locomotive on the SVR for 2013. She completed nearly 11,000 miles last year, and she’s not far off this year either! With 7000 miles racked up by[…]

Winter Maintenance, that has been the main focus of the past few months. The broken spring that was replaced pre-Christmas obviously had friends who wished to be replaced with it, since both a loco spring and tender spring failed[…]

Following re-entry in to service, 2857 has proved to be a reliable old workhorse at the SVR. She has attained the highest mileage of the SVR fleet, covering well over 7500 miles to date. This figure is anticipated to[…]

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[…]