Over the last two years, the East Somerset Railway has carried out the restoration from Barry scrapyard condition to full working order of 41313. Today was its introduction back into service. Crewe built to an Ivatt design in 1952.
It came out of Barry many years ago and went to the Buckinghamshire Rly. Centre, Quainton. Eventually an agreement was struck whereby 41298, 41313 and 46447 went to the Isle of Wight. The latter two were restored by the ESR and 41298 restored by the IOWRly.
Here they are in action on the ESR. Admired by two coach loads of IOWRly supporters.
Location: Cranmore
Original line: East Somerset Railway
Photographer: Peter Todd
Contact photographer: Peter Todd
Date: 24/06/2017
Image number: 59766