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.
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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.
Latest news
2024 Annual Report – Now Available
The 2857 Society 2024 Annual Report – now available for shareholders Ahead of the 2024[…]
January 2023 – The End…..For Now!
The 2nd January 2023 saw GWR 2-8-0 No.2857 operate for the final time before withdrawal[…]
December 2020 – Back Up and Running
The SVR remained closed until August which meant that 2857 covered a very small fraction[…]
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.
