Locomotive Works News
Current locomotive overhaul/restoration/new-build projects
SE&CR P-class No. 323 ‘Bluebell’
Follow progress with the rapid overhaul of our flagship loco here
SR Maunsell Q-class No. 541
Follow progress on the overhaul here
SR Schools Class No. 928 ‘Stowe’
Follow progress on the overhaul on the Maunsell Locomotive Society website
SE&CR H-class No. 263
Follow progress with the overhaul here
SE&CR P-class No. 27
The Little Loco Group’s Facebook Page, and frequent updates on the Project 27 Blogspot.
See also News from the early days of the project (2012-15) and on the Little Loco Group web site
LBSCR Marsh H2-class Atlantic No. 32424 ‘Beachy Head’
See the latest news from our new-build project
BR Standard 2 tank No. 84030
Details and news of this restoration/conversion project and Archive News (2006-2018)
BR 9F Class No. 92240
Fundraising news reports on the AWAKE THE GIANT page, and on their Facebook Group and Facebook Page
Other Loco News:
- On the Bulleid Society website:
- 21C123 ‘Blackmoor Vale’ – Firebox Appeal
- Normandy – LSWR B4 locomotive No.96 Facebook Group
- D6570 & D4106 Preservation Group Facebook Group
- 1305 Oxted Thumper Gang Facebook page
- See also Locos Under Overhaul
Recently completed projects
BR(S) Rebuilt Bulleid Battle of Britain No. 34059 ‘Sir Archibald Sinclair’
News from the Bulleid Society.
Returned to service November 2023, although its repaint will not be completed until February 2024.
LB&SCR “Terrier” No. 72 ‘Fenchurch’
Following its overhaul, this 150-year-old locomotive is now back in service (January 2023).
You can see the full story of its overhaul, here
Archive News
Archive of past news, 2004 to 2021
Locomotive Works news 1997 to 2003
Operational Locomotives – Locos under overhaul – Locos on static display – Multiple Units – Locos formerly based on the Bluebell
Locomotive Roster – Loco Stock List – Loco Works News – Atlantic Project – Standard 2MT Project – Awake the Giant – Project 27
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