80151

This BR standard tank had undergone many years of restoration in East Anglia before being relocated to the Bluebell for completion of the work.  She was returned to steam in Autumn 2001 and is in frequent use, being an ideal size for the railway.   This engine would have regularly worked on the Bluebell Railway in BR days.

The boiler, firebox and smokebox of 80151 in Sheffield Park yard. 07.08.99.

The boiler being restored inside the works. 18.11.00.

The rest of the locomotive. 18.11.00.

On static display at what was supposed to be her public gala debut, at Giants of Steam 28.10.01.

Just arrived at Kingscote. 25.11.01.

Autumnal shades as she simmers at Kingscote. 25.11.01.

Awaiting departure from Kingscote for Sheffield Park. 25.11.01.

Standing at Sheffield Park station with a northbound train. 25.11.01.

Spring at Kingscote, as she waits to travel over the recently laid ballast with a typical Southern train. 31.03.02.

Heading north out of Sheffield Park. 31.03.02.

Waiting quietly at Sheffield Park.  Autumn 2002.

Taking on water at Sheffield Park station the same day.

Raising steam in the yard, prior to...

...working the Golden Arrow dining train, seen arriving back at Sheffield Park. 20.10.02.


Running round to join her train at Sheffield Park on the first morning of the Branchline Weekend, 22.02.03.


Awaiting departure with the lunchtime Golden Arrow during the same weekend, 23.02.03.


Arriving at Horsted Keynes with the Golden Arrow during the War Weekend, 11th May 2003.


Standing outside the shed at Sheffield Park in the sunshine, 14th November 2004.

See also the webpage for this locomotive.