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190 – Chasewater Railway Museum Bits and Pieces

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A reminder: The Museum will not be open on June 23rd 2024

‘Nuttall’ 0-6-0 ST Hunslet 1685-1931 Ex Mowlem 1948 Cannock Wood

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 From Chasewater News – Summer 1996 – Part 1

Editorial

So far this year the weather has been kind to us, with the exception of the Spring Bank Holiday, and unlike 1995 this has been reflected in the ticket receipts so far received.  The number of passengers carried for the first two months of the season is significantly up on the same period last year.  This has also had a knock-on effect within the catering and shop sales areas.  It is welcome that our core business is starting the season off so well.  If the trend and the weather keep up then the Railway should be back in profit by the second half of the running season.

Plans are also in hand for the further acquisition of track that should take the Railway to the end of its current lease if not further.  There is no doubt that the Railway is enjoying a higher profile with the general public and railway fraternity.  This has been dramatically shown by the speed of membership renewals and the number of new members joining since January.  Also it is welcoming to see a number of old members whose membership has lapsed taking a renewed interest in the Railway.  I would like to welcome all the new members who have joined this year and I hope that you will feel at home at Chasewater.

Loco No.8 at West Cannock – With kind permission geoffspages.co.uk

The Railway has had fewer instances of trespass over the past few years than used to be the case, and when it has occurred it has taken the form of a nuisance value rather than really serious damage, even though the damage caused has been b—– aggravating and has wasted our time in clearing up afterwards. However we look at the results of a break-in, the security of the site is still going to be a major headache.  Do we spend a large amount of cash (which we haven’t got) in re-fencing the compounds, only to have it demolished within a few years by the BNRR (M6 Toll), or do we try to make do and mend until the BNRR issue is finally resolved.  The dilemma is not an easy one.  So far this year apart from a number of coach windows broken, and one raid into the buffet, the vandalism and theft is nothing compared with the break-in to the shed several years ago.

After the AGM, which was held in much more comfortable surroundings than in past years, a pub, the following people were elected:

David Bathurst                        Chairman

Steve Organ                           General Manager

Chris Chivers                         Financial Controller

Bob Duffill                              Commercial Manager

Andy Clegg                            Company Secretary

Arthur Edwards                      Director

Dave Ives                               Director

As Arthur is the new member to the Board I can only wish him the best and hope he doesn’t get as much grey hair as I’ve got!

Chasewater News is edited by Chris Chivers.

Loco Shed News

This year seems bedevilled by problems in trying to get steam traction out in traffic.  The first problem was duff coal, a test batch was sent to us and then a further 10 tons was sent in replacement for the original 10 ton delivery.  After spending an afternoon shovelling it out of the mineral wagon to send back I am still trying to get some feeling back into my legs.  The new batch of coal, yet again British, as no Russian is available, has proved more volatile therefore freer steaming, but the problem of clinkering still remains.  The diesel department has received yet another locomotive courtesy of Mr. A Clegg and this is stabled on 2-road in the top compound.

Steam Locomotives

No.4 Asbestos

The Boiler Inspector has seen Asbestos and subject to a small amount of welding around the bottom of the firebox along with the replacement of several tubes all looks well.  If the Inspector gives it the all-clear after the steam test, Asbestos should be back in traffic by the time this mag is published.

No.5 Sentinel

Sentinel in original livery – 1

After several steamings the Sentinel suffered from a broken drive chain.  This has been a blow to Nigel Canning after putting so much work over the past two years into the Sentinel’s overhaul.  Apart from the broken drive chain the crank case and drive sprocket has suffered some damage and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.  Members of the loco department are looking into finding replacement links for the chain so therefore salvaging as much of the original chain as possible.

Sentinel in original livery-2

No.11 Alfred Paget

Work on Alfred Paget is continuing at a pace.  Since the spring mag all the tubes have been removed and the saddle tank has also been moved onto the platform, along with the boiler cladding, cab and bunkers.  This has allowed the boiler to be partially lifted out of the frames so that the stays can be checked.  Along with the rotten smokebox being removed the boiler has been cleaned internally and externally.  It has been decided that the work on restoring Alfred Paget will be funded separately and any offers of help and/or donations can be made to Paul Whittaker whose wife Janet is acting as treasurer for the Alfred Paget Fund.

S100

Tony Sale has now completed replacing the slide bars on S100 ready to re-install the cross-heads.  This has included the manufacture of new slide bar shims so that they can be lined up correctly with the pistons.  The framed should be receiving a final coat of paint along with the wheels before the bearings are checked so that the wheels can be put back into place.

Invicta

This locomotive is still stabled on the end of one-road and is still awaiting attention from Mike Wood as to its long term future.  This locomotive provided the Railway with some sterling service before its boiler ticket ran out and it would be useful to see it back into traffic sometime in the future.

917

This has received a second coat of paint courtesy of Dave Borthwick and the Railway must think of the long term future for this engine, considering the repairs needed to the boiler.

Diesel Locomotives

Fowler diesel hydraulic No.422015

The Fowler is still running even though there are signs of water leaking into the sump.  The overall work that the loco is carrying out is being kept to a minimum while the problem is being traced.

L&Y No.1

The body of No.1 has now been lifted out of the bay platform and has been prepared ready for needle gunning.  One set of buffers and draw gear have been removed and are in the shed after being cleaned and painted.  The brake gear and sand boxes have been removed as well as the wheels.  A new set of spoked wheels are due to replace the current solid wheels so bringing No.1 back to its original condition.  The gear box has now been stripped down and is undergoing repairs before being installed.  The engine has now had the clutch mechanism attached and only awaits a few minor parts before being completed.

No.21

Work is still continuing on the restoration of No.21 and is only subject to the time available from Jonathan Clegg & Co.

DMU Set

Ken Dyde with the DMU at the new Lakeside Station

The bar is now all but completed and the broken windows were re[laced within 24 hours by Ken Dyde & Co.  A number of additional spares have been purchased from Tyseley depot, including a replacement engine if required.

Ruston Hornsby DM48

This has recently arrived on site and a few basic jobs have been carried out to tidy up its appearance while an engine head and other spares are located.

Peckett ‘Teddy’ giving brake van rides, Easter Sunday, 05-04-2024 from behind the Heritage Centre at Chasewater Railway.

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188 – Chasewater Railway Museum Bits and Pieces

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Bagnall Loco Dunlop No.6 0-4-0ST 2648-1941

on the first train to arrive at Chasewater Heaths 27-5-2024

188 – Chasewater Railway Museum Bits & Pieces

 From Chasewater News – Spring 1996 – Part 1

Editorial – Chris Chivers

On December 16th 1995 a long-awaited dream of the Railway became a reality; the official opening of Norton Lakeside Station took place.  The Chasewater Railway can at long last run from Station A to Station B.  With the possibility of further track donations the Railway will be able to run over the entire length of the land which it currently leases.  Hopefully, further parts of the original track bed can be obtained and the line extended first to Church Street and then to Anglesey Wharf.  Great strides have been made over the past number of years to upgrade the Railway, and we have now moved into the middle rankings of railway societies in this country.  We are no longer an occasional weekend steaming preservation society but we can now offer a regular Sunday service during the running season to passengers who wish to travel to the north shore of Chasewater.

1996 I’m sure will be a year of consolidation for the Railway, and in this, my tenth year as a member of the CLR, I have seen a lot of progress along with the occasional cock-up at Chasewater.  When I first came to the Society the feeling amongst the membership at the time was one of ‘the Railway is run as our hobby and for our amusement only’. (Going through the magazines from day 1 I never got that impression – a great deal of work has been done over the years by a group of not too many people – a large debt of gratitude is owed to all of them!)  This has changed over the years to a more business-like attitude, so fuelling the growth of the Railway.  It will be interesting to see what happens in the next ten years.

Loco Shed News

 Work is continuing at a steady rate on all the locomotive restoration projects, with some work being done to stop any further deterioration on several of the Company’s engines.  Unfortunately the 16th December did not see a double-headed steam train on Chasewater metals, but it could happen in the near future.

Steam Locomotives

No.4 Asbestos – Asbestos returned to traffic in time for the Santa Specials after the refitting of part of the main steam pipe.  The amount of maintenance carried out on the locomotive will now be cut back to a minimum as Asbestos’ boiler ticket is due to expire this year and a major overhaul will be required.  All being well there should be sufficient funds to have the boiler sent away if need be, so reducing the overall time needed to be spent in the works.

No.5 Sentinel – The Sentinel has now been steam tested and should be returned to traffic within the next few weeks.  After the initial steam test several minor adjustments were required to the steam brake, along with the tightening of a number of glands.  All the minor adjustments should be done to Nigel’s satisfaction within the next few weeks.

No.11 Alfred Paget – No.11 has been moved from the top compound to the shed road where its boiler tubes are being removed.  The operation is taking some brute force to move them due to the number of years that they have been in place.  This is due to the length of time that Alfred Paget has been standing idle allowing the tubes to ‘flake up’ and rust in solid.  Once the tubes have been removed a thorough inspection of the boiler can take place, with the long term view to bring another Company vehicle back into traffic.  Most of the initial work is being carried out by Paul Whittaker who would be grateful for any additional assistance.

917 – Dave Borthwick has started to carry out some remedial work on the rolling chassis of 017 including repainting, so as to stop the weather taking its toll of the metal work.  Another job for the near future will be to remove the tubes from 917’s boiler so allowing the boiler inspector to have a look at both 917 and Alfred Paget at the same time.  Also it has been suggested that 917 could be called ‘Brightson’ (yuk!) as it originally came from Albright and Wilson at Oldbury.

Hudswell Clarke (431) – The fund (?) set up for this locomotive has now reached a reasonably modest amount and there is now some talk of making a start on the restoration of the only other 0-6-0 locomotive at Chasewater.  After its coat of paint last year there has been very little further deterioration to the metalwork on this engine.S100 on arrival

14-11-2010

S100 – Work continues at a steady pace on restoring S100, and the work on the valve chest has now just about been completed.  Within the past few weeks the connecting rods through the frames for the eccentrics have been connected and the holding taper wedges have been put into place.  Tony Sale is now starting to sort out the axle boxes with a view to re-wheeling the frames during the summer.

Going through these magazines covering many years, and typing this in 2012 it can get rather depressing.  This particular magazine was first published in 1996 and in the 16 years since none of the last four locos have steamed.  No.11 Alfred Paget steamed here many years ago.  Neither the Peckett No.917, the Hudswell Clarke No.431 nor the Hudswell Clarke S100 have ever steamed at Chasewater Railway.

Diesel Locomotives

Fowler diesel mechanical No.410013 – The ‘baby’ Fowler has started to receive a coat of paint and one side now looks quite respectable.  Work is continuing on the locomotive but due to the weather it is in fits and starts.

Fowler diesel hydraulic No.422015 – The three injector pipes which were broken before Christmas 1995 have now been replaced, and with a few other minor jobs being completed the ‘Black Fowler’ is now back in operation.

L&Y No.1 – Most of No.1’s engine is now back together with the second cylinder head back in place.  Some work has been done on the clutch as well as the brake mechanism and sand boxes being removed from the chassis.  As soon as the main body of the locomotive has been lifted out of the bay siding work can continue on finishing the restoration of No.1.

No.21 – as with No.1 most of the engine has now been put back together and attention has been turned to the cooling system.  Jonathan Clegg is investigating the possibility of uncovering a new radiator core similar to the original, or if not possible, the use of a new radiator supplied by Nigel Canning, which would take some modification to fit in No.21’s chassis.

DMU Set – The two coaches which comprise the DMU set have been receiving attention to the mechanicals.  Routine maintenance has been carried out where possible due to the atrocious weather, and both coaches should receive an internal clean out before the start of the running season.

This is a picture of the staff at Chasewater Heaths Station 2010, give or take a few!
We’ve only managed to name of couple of them – Nick Fletcher and Mike Hurley. Can you help with any more names please? Su Westley found the pic in the CWH station and would like to know. Nice frame!!

Running round at Chasewater Church Street, 15-5-2010 as ‘Linda’

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Chasewater Railway Museum February 2024 Newsletter

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162 Chasewater Railway Museum Bits and Pieces

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The Museum will not be open this Sunday, September 17th

 

From Chasewater News Autumn 1993 – Part 1

Editorial

As you will read elsewhere in this magazine, we are now running trains to the top of the causeway bank.  Next year the run will be even longer, into the new station.  This is a great achievement, but we should not forget that the more track we have, the more it will require in money and manpower to maintain it.  As we still seem to be struggling a bit in both these respects, let us hope that our latest extension will at last encourage more members to come and help with the work, and a lot more passengers to buy tickets to pay for it!

Locomotive News

No.4 Asbestos – This loco has continued to run our passenger services single-handed and has held up very well despite the hectic summer steaming schedule.  A backlog of repairs is now building up which will have to be dealt with over the winter.  The motion is knocking very badly and if sufficient funds are available it is intended to cast new bearing brasses.  Other faults include the injector water valves leaking badly, which will have to be re-machined, and a number of warped firebars which will have to be renewed.Asbestos & L & Y No.1

No.5 Sentinel – Little progress has been made on this loco over the summer due to the need to keep the trains running and Asbestos operational.  All of the old studs have, however, been removed, and the boiler water spaces shot-blasted and painted ready for re-assembly.  The latest target for completion of the work is Easter next year.

No.2 Lion – The sad news about this loco is that its owner has decided to take it to Foxfield, and its transport has been arranged for Saturday October 9th.  Other than that, progress has continued with the completion of the vacuum, brake system, a re-paint and the fitting of a turbo generator for cab lighting.  We wish the loco well at its new home, and will no doubt keep in touch with it.

S100 – The re-machined hornguides of the centre driving axle have now been fitted, and the work is now being repeated for the rear axle.

Fowler Diesel – Following the fitting of a replacement set of batteries, the loco is back to normal, starting almost instantaneously.  It has again done the majority of the shunting and works train jobs.

No.21 Diesel – This loco still awaits its long lost engine, whilst work has been carried out on sanding and painting the body.

L&Y No.1 – A surprise move this summer has been the commencement of restoration on this very rare ‘petrol pudding’.  In the space of only a few hectic weekends the vehicle has been stripped of upper bodywork, engine, gearbox and axle boxes.  The engine itself has been un-seized, stripped and cleaned, and Dorman Engines contacted to help with replacements for the badly worn camshaft drive gears.  If the re-assembly of the loco proceeds at the same pace as the dismantling it should be runnable next year.

Smith Rodley Crane – This vehicle has again remained out of use.

Carriage & Wagon News

Great Eastern six-wheel passenger brake No.44 – Work has continued on the restoration of this vehicle with the chipping, priming and painting of the solebars and running gear.  Even the wheels now have white-wall tyres!  The bodywork is also improving with a coat of Great Eastern blue gloss.

CRC 4-plank wagon – This wagon now has one side and both ends rebuilt and awaits a shunt round the yard so that access can be gained to the other side.

20 ton Great Western Toad No.35251 – The bodywork of this vehicle has been undercoated and is awaiting a top coat.

Great Western Fruit ‘D’ No.2336 – Work has started on stripping paint and undercoating one side, but due to its being kept in the loco shed compound of late where no mains power is available, work on this van has been suspended.

21 ton mineral wagon No.B316711 – This wagon has now had its load of scrap metal removed but still needs the remaining coal dust and slack cleaning out before any restoration can begin.

16 ton Great Western Toad No.35831 – This vehicle is awaiting a space in the yard where work on the springs and running boards can be carried out.

Covered Carriage Truck S770 – This is a new arrival at Chasewater and belongs to one of our members.  It appears to be in excellent condition, requiring only a repaint to cover up the ‘condemned’ symbols painted on the sides by BR.  Even the vacuum brake worked first time as proved during a shunting session coupled to Asbestos.

LNWR West Coast Joint Stock 50’ Brake No.20 – The first section of this vehicle to be renovated internally has remained in use as our museum throughout the year.  Following this success, work has started on clearing and renovating the other end to initially become Santa’s Grotto at Christmas and then the second half of the museum for next year.

Little or no work has been carried out on the other items of vintage rolling stock, mainly due to the lack of manpower.  This is a great shame as there are now a number of half-stripped vehicles stood around under tarpaulins, and winter is approaching.

Wickham DMU E56171 & E50416 – Again, the trailer car ‘Wickham Bar’ has been used as part of our steam hauled passenger train, and in view of its impending departure from Chasewater, little or no work has been carried out on it.  The power car has remained out of use for the same reason, with the engines run up occasionally.  No date has yet been fixed for the departure of these two vehicles to Llangollen.

Derby Centre Car W59444 – This coach has run all this year coupled to the Wickham trailer to form our passenger train.  During the summer the repaint has been completed and it now looks superb in its early BR carmine and cream livery.  As a result of this it is rumoured that our Wickham and Gloucester replacements, whatever they may prove to be, will be painted in the same livery, and hopefully to the same excellent standard.

Gloucester trailer E56301 – Having remained at Chasewater throughout the summer, this vehicle finally left for Preston on Monday 4th October.  It was tidied up at short notice recently so that it could be used for a special train in August for a visit to Chasewater by the Forestry Commission and local Councillors in connection with the work being carried out to restore the causeway.

Replacement Coaching Stock – The search for replacements for the Gloucester and Wickhams is still on, but as yet nothing suitable has been found at the right price.  On one occasion, vehicles from BR which had appeared ideal were found at the last minute to have doubtful ‘asbestos free’ certification and so were not pursued further.  Confidence is, however, high that replacements will be found.

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Chasewater Railway Museum April 2023 Newsetter

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Chasewater Railway Video Clips – 2009-2010

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Five video clips taken over 10 years ago.

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Chasewater Railway Video Clips

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Not strictly Museum items but it’s nice to look back sometimes.

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Chasewater Railway Museum Bits and Pieces 65 RPS Newsletters No. 9 and 10, July – Oct 1974.

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Chasewater Railway Museum Bits & Pieces 65

RPS Newsletters No. 9 & 10, July – Oct 1974.

Again two for the price of one!

From No.9

As we are all aware, the summer operating season at Chasewater is drawing to a close.  Passenger receipts are down on last year; this is due to not operating the diesel service on the second and fourth Sundays, due in the main to weather conditions and lack of operating staff.  We must all bear in mind that money made in the summer enables the Society and the Company to pay its way in the winter.

Our President Charles Ives was struck down with a coronary attack some five weeks ago.  I am pleased to report to members that Charles is making a good recovery back to normal health.  I am sure that all members will wish Charles a speedy recovery back to full health, and that we all hope to see him back to his cheerful and witty self in the chair at the AGM in September.

Maryport & Carlisle Carriage

Andrew Louch, ably assisted by Roger Pomlett, is pressing on steadily with the painting and restoration of this vehicle, time presses on!!  We still assume that this vehicle is going to the Stockton & Darlington Anniversary.

MS & LR Carriage

John Elsley is now painting the exterior in gloss paint in preparation for the S & D Anniversary.  This carriage is now a pleasure to behold!

Neilson 0-4-0STJune 1978 – Pic from D. Bathurst’s Collection

Excellent progress has been made on this loco, it is now back on all four wheels, the tank has been repaired and painted.  The coupling rods have yet to be fitted.  It is understood from sources that we may see the Neilson steamed before the winter sets in.  A really great show on behalf of our Chairman Derek Luker and committee members Keith Sergeant and Brian Hames, as I have said before, real teamwork!  A vote of thanks to all members who have helped on this project!!

Renovation of Small Relics

A start has been made in both tidying up the compound, and the painting of station seats and nameboards, etc., this is indeed a vast improvement.  Thanks are due to Colin Marklew, Barry and others.  Keep up the good work!!

The date for the proposed dinner to celebrate the fifteenth Birthday of the Society was given as Thursday, 17th October at 8.00pm at Eaton Lodge Hotel, Rugeley.

From No.10

This edition of the Newsletter is a special one, it is, as most members are aware, the Society’s Fifteenth Anniversary.  The RPS was inaugurated at a meeting in October 1959 at the Station Hotel, Stafford (now sunk without trace).  Six people were present, including myself.  I had the honour of being elected the first secretary, a job which I continued holding through the formative years, standing down in 1968.   The actual founder of the RPS movement was also present at the meeting, D. Noel Draycott.  Noel was a man of endless enthusiasm, writing letters to the railway press, to the daily press and holding meetings up and down the country.  Noel took over the job of General Secretary of the RPS.  The West Midland District, as it was then known, had the honour of being the first group formed, closely followed by the London District RPS and Scottish District RPS.  These groups are now known as Quainton Railway Trust and Scottish District RPS respectively.  Noel Draycott acted as General Secretary over all the groups and edited the RPS Newsletter, getting news from the groups.  Each group was autonomous and as most members realise, grew apart, particularly after Noel’s death at the early age of 38.  Noel did however sow the seeds of a National group before his death, a body now known as the Association of Railway Preservation Societies eventually evolved.

We are proud of still carrying the RPS name, the original name of the old National Society.Stafford Station (the third one) and the Station Hotel – from staffspastrack

Then followed the usual progress reports on the Neilson, M & C carriage and the MS & LR carriage – all making steady progress and needing more volunteers!

Site Work

A very good start has been made in tidying up the site with lamp posts erected, signs and train indicators painted.  The public as well as the members themselves have been impressed; we must maintain this standard and even improve on it.

RPS Model Railway Exhibition

This was held at the Forum Theatre, Cannock on 14th and 15th September.  This was a huge success, and we must congratulate Andrew Louch, the organiser, for a splendid effort.  Our grateful thanks to all those members who participated, fetching and carrying, working all hours and even staying the night.  A special vote of thanks to Margaret Duffill and the other ladies who so ably assisted our refreshment manager Rob Duffill.

1975 Vintage – Pic from D. Bathurst’s Collection.

Peckett 0-4-0ST

This locomotive arrived on Friday 4th October from Wallsend.  I understand it was late arriving due to tractor gearbox trouble!  It was finally unloaded by the light of Tilley lamps at the crossing and finally hauled to the compound limits by our Worthington diesels.  The locomotive has been bought by our Hon. Secretary Barry Bull, very many thanks Berry, for a very useful addition to the stud.
Worthington diesels 1969 – Pic from D. Bathurst’s Collection

There was to be more news about this loco and about the Fifteenth Anniversary Dinner in the next Newsletter.  I think that this was about the first time that the following Newsletter was referred to.  When I first started my Bits & Pieces from Newsletters and magazines, I knew that there were about two or three missing from 50 years worth.  Sod’s Law dictates that No.11 – the next one – was one of them!

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Chasewater Railway Museum Bits and Pieces 2

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Bits and Pieces 2

These posts are taken from old publications, newssheets and magazines produced by the Railway Preservation Society (West Midlands Division). Chasewater Light Railway Society and Chasewater Light Railway and Museum.

Another couple of bits and pieces from the Railway Forum – Winter 1965.  The first is a display of name and number plates, loaned by one of the members, and laid out in the Royal Saloon – which left Hednesford  in  1970 for the British Railways carriage works at Derby for restoration and then on to the Midland Railway Centre at Butterley.

Midlands RPS Open Day display

An interesting display of locomotive nameplates and numbers was arranged in the Royal Saloon for inspection by visitors at the Midlands R.P.S. Open Day.

New locomotives preserved in Midlands

Members of the Midlands area, R.P.S. expect to take delivery of another locomotive later this year which has been acquired through the generosity of one of their members, Dr. P.G. Plummer, who has offered to purchase it for them.

The locomotive is a Hudswell-Clarke 0-6-0ST built for the Sheepbridge Coal and Iron Company in 1895 (Works No. 431).  It was transferred to its present location, Desborough Warren Quarry, Northamptonshire, in March 1951 and was due for withdrawal in July.  It is believed to be the oldest Hudswell-Clarke locomotive still in working order and once carried the number 15.  Now it has no number or name, although known as “Sheepbridge No.25”.

Painted in apple green it should be a valuable addition to stock already acquired, and will be of considerable use at the Chasewater branch line which has been leased by this group.

Two other locomotives have also been donated by the Whitecross Co. of Warrington.  They are Peckett 0-4-0STs of 1900 and 1904 vintage.  They were withdrawn from service by the Company in 1961, being replaced by two Fowler diesel locomotives.  They carried names up to withdrawal, the older being “Baden Powell” and the younger “Lancet” the nameplates of the latter being transferred to the Diesel No.1, and those of the former being acquired by local enthusiasts.  Only “Lancet” will be able to run again.  It is hoped to exhibit “Baden Powell” statically.

The second is about new locomotives coming to Chasewater.  Sadly the Hudswell Clarke, although we still have the loco, has never steamed here. The two Pecketts fared even worse.  The ‘Lance’ (not Lancet) 1038/1906 was scrapped in March 1972, and another Peckett – 1823/1931 was also scrapped at the same time.  The Loco ‘Baden Powell’ was in too bad a condition to be moved.  The other loco was an 0-4-0F a fireless Andrew Barclay locomotive 1562/1917 – scrapped in March 1973.
The articles were writtten in 1965, the photos taken in 1969.

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