The Stroudley Terrier, also known as the LB&SCR A1 class, is a class of British 0-6-0T steam locomotives designed by William Stroudley for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR). Built between 1872 and 1880, these locomotives were nicknamed "Terriers" due to the distinctive bark-like sound of their exhaust.
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Initially used for suburban passenger services, it later worked on branch lines and shunting duties1. It was sold to the Newhaven Harbour Company in 1898 and was ideal for its light weight, allowing it to traverse the swing bridge within the docks.
Fenchurch was preserved and eventually came to the Bluebell Railway in 1964. It underwent several overhauls and is now painted in its original Stroudley Golden Ochre livery.3
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Like "Fenchurch", it was also built at the Brighton railway works, "Stepney" initially was used for suburban passenger services, it later worked on branch lines and shunting duties. It was particularly associated with the Hayling Island branch line.1
Stepney was sold to the Bluebell Railway in 1960 as their first locomotive. It has undergone several overhauls and is currently painted in its traditional Stroudley Golden Ochre livery.2
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The National Railway Museum in York, UK, is home to Boxhill, an LBSCR A1 class Terrier locomotive. Built in 1880 at Brighton Works, Boxhill is the only member of the A1 class preserved in Britain, as all the others were later rebuilt as class A1x locomotives.
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Locomotive and tender, 4-8-0, 3' 6" gauge, wood burning, with 8-wheel double-bogie tender, built by Sharp Stewart in 1896 for the Cape Government Railway, later South African Railways. Locomotive number 390, later SAR 993, order number E1073 and T1073. Subsequently operated by Sawmills Railway (also known as the Mulobezi Railway). Operated on the Mulobezi to Livingstone line. Length 51 4"; width 8'; height 12'.
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Class E4 0-6-2T No. 473, also known as "Birch Grove", is a member of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) E4 class designed by Robert Billinton. Built in 1898 at Brighton Works, it is one of the radial tank locomotives known for their versatility in both passenger and freight services.
Initially used for local passenger and branch-line goods services, it was later renumbered and repainted several times under the Southern Railway and British Railways.
Birch Grove was preserved by the Bluebell Railway in 1962 and has undergone several overhauls. It was last operational in 2016 and is currently awaiting a major overhaul.
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Built in 1939 at Eastleigh Works, it was the last design by Richard Maunsell as Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Southern Railway.1
Initially used for light goods and mixed traffic work, it was later modified with a multiple-jet blast pipe and a BR standard chimney to improve its steaming capabilities.2
Preservation: After being withdrawn from service in 1964, it was saved from Barry Scrapyard by preservationists in 1973. It underwent restoration at Ashchurch in Gloucestershire before moving to the Bluebell Railway in 1978.1
It returned to steam in 1983 and operated until 1992. After a major overhaul, it was back in service in 2015 and continued to be a reliable and popular locomotive.1
As of 2023, 30541 is undergoing a priority overhaul at Leaky Finders in Devon to address boiler repairs, tyre attention, and a new tender tank.1
1. www.bluebell-railway.com 2. www.maunsell.org.uk
This is a very special steam locomotive. It's a member of the BR Standard Class 5, a class of versatile engines designed for mixed traffic duties (passenger and freight).
"Camelot", a name it received in 1959 after a previous King Arthur class locomotive with the same name was withdrawn.
It mainly served on the Southern Region of British Railways, working out of Stewarts Lane depot in London.
It's believed to hold the record for the highest speed achieved by a Standard 5 class locomotive, reaching 107 mph in 1964.
73082 was rescued from Barry Scrapyard and is now preserved on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex, England. 1 It's a popular locomotive there and has been restored to working order.
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Built in 1957 at Brighton Works, it was part of the BR Standard Class 4 series designed by Robert Riddles.
Initially allocated to Brighton, it later moved to Redhill, Salisbury, and finally Eastleigh. It was used for commuter and branch line services, notably on the London, Tilbury and Southend line.
After being withdrawn from service in 1967, it was sent to Barry Scrapyard. It was bought for preservation in 1974 by a group based in Essex and later transferred to the Bluebell Railway in 1998. Restoration was completed, and it returned to steam in 2001.
As of 2023, No. 80151 continues to be a reliable performer on the Bluebell Railway. It underwent a major overhaul in 2015.
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Built in 1954 at BR Swindon Works, it was part of the British Railways Standard Class 4 series designed by R. A. Riddles.1
Initially allocated to Laira (Plymouth) shed, it later moved to Reading and Oxford before ending its service on the Somerset & Dorset line. It was one of the last steam locomotives to operate on British Railways, withdrawn in 1968.2
After withdrawal, it was purchased by Charlie Pyne and donated to the Bluebell Railway. It has been a reliable and popular locomotive on the Bluebell Railway, known for its power and economy3.2+3
As of 2023, No. 75027 is undergoing a major overhaul at Leaky Finders in Devon to address boiler repairs, tyre attention, and a new tender tank.2
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Built in 1934 at Eastleigh Works, it was part of the Southern Railway's Schools class designed by Richard Maunsell.1
Initially allocated to Fratton (Portsmouth), it later worked on the Waterloo and Portsmouth direct line. After the electrification of the Portsmouth line in 1937, it was transferred to Bournemouth where it worked heavy Waterloo trains.1
Cheltenham was preserved as part of the National Collection at the National Railway Museum in York2. It underwent a major overhaul in 2012 and is currently operational.3
As of 2023, Cheltenham continues to be a popular exhibit at the National Railway Museum and is occasionally used for special events and heritage runs.
1. features.rcts.org.uk 2. en.wikipedia.org 3. watercressline.co.uk
Agenoria is one of the world's oldest steam locomotives! Built in 1829 by Foster, Rastrick & Co in Stourbridge, England, it was designed for the Shutt End Colliery Railway in Kingswinford, Staffordshire.1
It first ran on June 2, 1829, and was used to pull coal wagons. It was withdrawn from service around 1864.2
After being discovered in a state of disassembly, it was restored and displayed at an exhibition in 1884.1 It was later donated to the Science Museum in London and is now on display at the National Railway Museum in York2.2
Agenoria is named after the Roman goddess of industry and activity, reflecting its purpose in the industrial revolution.1
1. collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk 2. en.wikipedia.org
Locomotive No. 5526 is a GWR Small Prairie 2-6-2T tank engine built in 1928 at Swindon Works.
Initially based at St. Blazey Shed, it was out-based at Bodmin for two months in 1929. It was later allocated to various sheds including Plymouth (Millbay and Laira), Moorswater, Launceston, Newton Abbott, and finally Truro1. It primarily worked branch services to Falmouth and Newquay.
It received multiple overhauls, including its final "Classified" overhaul in 1959 where it was fitted with its seventh and final boiler
It was withdrawn from service on June 8, 1962, after covering 968,577 miles.
Saved from Barry Scrapyard in 1985, it was restored by the Project 5526 Group and is now operational on the South Devon Railway.
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BR 31737 is a SECR Wainwright D class 4-4-0 steam locomotive built in 1901 by Sharp, Stewart & Co. It was part of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) fleet and was known for its robust construction and striking appearance.
It was primarily used for express passenger work, including the prestigious boat trains to Dover and Folkestone. It was later renumbered and continued service under British Railways.
After withdrawal from service, it was preserved as part of the National Collection and is currently on display at the National Railway Museum in York
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Sir Keith Park 34053 34053 Sir Keith Park is a Southern Railway Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive. Built in 1947 at Brighton Works, it was named by Air Vice-Marshal Sir Keith Park at Brighton station on September 19, 1947.
Initially allocated to Salisbury MPD, it later worked on prestigious services like the Golden Arrow. It was transferred to Bournemouth Depot in 1960 and worked the Pines Express on the Somerset & Dorset Line.
It was withdrawn from service in October 1965 and sent to Barry Scrapyard.
Purchased for preservation in 1979, it underwent restoration and returned to service in 2012. It is currently owned by Southern Locomotives Limited and is operational on heritage railways.
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The Duchess of Hamilton is a LMS Princess Coronation Class 4-6-2 steam locomotive, specifically No. 6229. Built in 1938 at Crewe Works, it was one of the ten streamlined locomotives designed by William Stanier for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS).1
Initially used for the Coronation Scot express service between London Euston and Glasgow Central, it later served on other express routes.2
After withdrawal from service in 1964, it was preserved and is now on display at the National Railway Museum in York.1
It is famous for its striking gold speed cheat stripes, which made it one of the most iconic steam locomotives of its time.1
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GNR 990 "Henry Oakley" is a Great Northern Railway (GNR) Class C1 (Small Boiler) 4-4-2 Atlantic locomotive. Built in 1898 at Doncaster Works, it was designed by Henry Ivatt and was the first Atlantic tender locomotive in Great Britain1
Initially used for express passenger services between London King's Cross and York, it was later renumbered and continued service under the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER).2
Withdrawn from service in 1937, it was preserved and displayed at the LNER's York Railway Museum. It was restored to working order in 1953 and 1975, and is currently on display at the National Railway Museum in York.2
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GWR 4000 Class 4003 "Lode Star" is a Great Western Railway (GWR) Star Class 4-6-0 steam locomotive, built in 1907 at Swindon Works. Designed by George Jackson Churchward, it was one of the first locomotives in its class to be built.
Withdrawn from service in 1951, it was preserved at the Great Western Museum in Swindon from 1962. It was later transferred to the National Railway Museum in York in 1992. As of 2019, it was on display in the publicly open pit, allowing examination of its underneath, including the inside cylinders and valve gear.
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The Mallard is a legendary steam locomotive, specifically LNER Class A4 4468 Mallard. Built in 1938 at Doncaster Works, it was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER)1
On July 3, 1938, Mallard set the world speed record for steam locomotives, reaching 126 mph (203 km/h). This record still stands today1.1
Its streamlined, wind tunnel-tested design helped it achieve such high speeds2. It featured a double Kylchap chimney and blastpipe for efficient smoke dispersal1.
After being withdrawn from service in 1963, Mallard was preserved and is now on display at the National Railway Museum in York.1
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Locomotive No. 65 is a South Eastern Railway (SER) O1 class 0-6-0 steam locomotive, built in 1896 at Ashford Works. It was designed by James Stirling and later rebuilt as an O1 class by Harry Wainwright in 19081
It was initially used for goods services and later worked on branch lines. It was frequently used on the Kent & East Sussex Railway during the 1950s.1
Withdrawn from service in 1961, it was obtained by Mr. Lewis-Evans in 1963 and kept at Ashford Steam Centre until its closure. It was later brought to the Bluebell Railway for overhaul and returned to steam in 1999.1 The Bluebell Railway Trust purchased it in 2021 to secure its future.2
After undergoing a major overhaul, it returned to steam in 2017 and continues to operate on the Bluebell Railway1
1. www.bluebell-railway.co.uk 2. www.railadvent.co.uk
