Becoming a member of the line-up will probably be Ivatt Class 2 tank locomotive No 41313, showing courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The go to marks a number of notable milestones, together with the locomotive's first-ever look on the Severn Valley Railway and the primary go to by an Isle of Wight-based …
Becoming a member of the line-up will probably be Ivatt Class 2 tank locomotive No 41313, showing courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
The go to marks a number of notable milestones, together with the locomotive’s first-ever look on the Severn Valley Railway and the primary go to by an Isle of Wight-based locomotive to the road.
It’s going to additionally turn into solely the third member of the Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank household to go to the SVR in preservation.
The heritage railway is especially happy to have the ability to make this announcement at such an early stage in its preparations for the gala and expects to disclose additional visiting locomotives within the coming weeks.
The occasion takes place from September 17 to September 20.
Gus Dunster, chief govt officer on the SVR, stated: “We’re delighted to announce our first visitor locomotive for the Autumn Steam Gala so early within the planning course of. No 41313 will probably be making historical past as the primary locomotive from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway to go to the Severn Valley Railway, and we’re very grateful to our colleagues there for making this doable.
“Mixed with the anticipated gala debut of our newly restored Prairie tank GWR No 4150, and a powerful dwelling fleet line-up, 41313 is a incredible addition to the occasion.
“We’re persevering with to work arduous behind the scenes on additional visitor locomotive preparations and hope to have the ability to share extra thrilling information with fans very quickly.”
Constructed at Crewe Works in 1952, No 41313 is one among George Ivatt’s versatile Class 2 2-6-2 tank locomotives, initially designed for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. Supposed for mild passenger and mixed-traffic duties, the category integrated superior labour-saving options extra generally related to bigger locomotives, together with hopper ashpans and rocking grates.
The design additionally featured 1,350-gallon aspect tanks and a particular sloping bunker that improved rearward visibility for crews.
No 41313 entered service in Could 1952 at Brighton earlier than shifting to Exmouth Junction, the place it displaced ageing Drummond M7 tanks on native passenger companies round Exeter.
Subsequent allocations included Three Bridges and Faversham, giving the locomotive a diversified profession throughout the Southern Area.
Throughout the Autumn Steam Gala, 41313 will work alongside the not too long ago restored GWR Prairie No 4150, which, topic to profitable testing and the completion of ultimate snagging work, is predicted to make its first gala look in preservation.
The locomotive’s return to visitors represents a big second in preservation historical past, as 4150 is the final of the Barry scrapyard rescues on the SVR to be restored.
The gala line-up can even characteristic members of the SVR’s dwelling fleet, together with GWR No 813, GWR No 4930 Hagley Corridor, GWR No 7714, LMS No 13268 and BR Normal Class 4 No 75069.
With the primary visitor locomotive now confirmed and additional bulletins anticipated quickly, the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala is already shaping as much as be one of many highlights of the heritage railway calendar.
Additional particulars, together with timetables and ticket info can be found at www,svr.co.uk and extra visitor locomotive bulletins will probably be launched sooner or later.
