Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Statfold 'Spectacle of Steam' 8th March 2026 5: Workshops, Static and Storage

 


3'6" gauge Setesdalsbanen 5 from Norway (Thunes 4 / 1902) , based upon a Dübs design. Overhaul activity at Stafold is close to completion and return to Norway.


Bord na Mona 3' gauge LM334 (Hunslet 8941/1980). The Irish Peat company has now ceased peat extraction and has refocused towards renewables.


'The Eclipse', as converted from steam to electric by GEC in 1927, for use at Llechwedd Quarry.


Eastern Railway of India 2'6" AK16 (Bagnall 2029 / 1916), originally ordered for Egypt. Seen working in February 1979.


Glenfield No. 1 crane tank (Barclay 880 / 1902).