Visiting Engines
From time to time engines not based at the Bluebell make an appearance, mainly at gala weekends and other events.
S&DJR 7F Class 2-8-0 53809
Usually resident at the Midland Railway (Butterley), 7F 53809 is very popular, especially when double-heading with other S&D locos such as 75027 and 73082.
(Bachmann)
Image by MilborneOne on en.wikipedia
(Bachmann)
Image by MilborneOne on en.wikipedia
LNER Peppercorn A1 Class 4-6-2 60163 Tornado
New build A1 Pacific Tornado appears at Fletching from time to time, in between main line tours.
(Bachmann)
Photo by Clive Warneford
(Bachmann)
Photo by Clive Warneford
GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T 5199
Loaned from the Llangollen Railway, 5199 occasionally appears in place of the more usual engines.
(Airfix chassis, Hornby body)
Image by Ashley Dace
(Airfix chassis, Hornby body)
Image by Ashley Dace
BR Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 46441
Hired in from the Ribble Steam Railway to work East Grinstead extension works trains, 46441 does appear at Fletching on occasional passenger trains.
(Bachmann)
Photo by Phil Scott
(Bachmann)
Photo by Phil Scott