shareholding
Are you interested in supporting The 2857 Society? Becoming a shareholder will help support the future aims of The Society.
overhaul appeal
Help us return GWR 2-8-0 2857 back to steam by supporting our Overhaul Appeal.
donate
Donating to The Society will help future generations to enjoy the sights and sounds of GWR 2-8-0 2857.
Photo credit: Don Bishop
Welcome to The 2857 Society
The 2857 Society is actively engaged in the long-term preservation of Great Western Railway heavy goods steam locomotive No.2857, principally for active use on the Severn Valley Railway, running between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
Great Western No.2857 came to the end of its most recent boiler ticket in 2023, the locomotive now requires a full overhaul to return it to traffic. Click here to learn about how you can support the Overhaul Appeal.
The Society has a number of items for sale, with all profits going towards the overhaul of the locomotive. You can purchase items on our online shop and from our sales stand at events at the Severn Valley Railway.
New – Roger Markland GRA Assoc Greeting Cards
New for September 2026
The 2857 Society is privileged to be given access to all of the excellent railway paintings by Roger Markland GRA Assoc. We have initially selected 24 stunning paintings to be offered as a first run of colour greeting cards, now available to purchase individually or as multi-packs of cards.
Cards are now available to order online or at our forthcoming sales stands!
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Become a Shareholder
Photo credit: Tony Carwithen
Help secure the future of Great Western 2-8-0 No.2857 by becoming a shareholder of The Society.
