Barton
Wright ‘Ironclad’ 0-6-0 No. 957 (BR 52044) built by Bayer Peacock in 1887 and last steamed four years ago. Now
begins the work to restore this iconic engine.
The
Yorkshire and Lancashire class 25 known as an Ironclad is now in need of heavy
overhaul.
The
boiler will have to be taken out of the frames for thorough examination and any
faults rectified and new tubes fitted. The cylinders and running gear
dismantled for overhaul. Expensive long term
work.
The boiler is now prepared for lifting when a lowmac
is available at Haworth
This was it's last steaming four years ago. An appeal is being opened for the cost of restoring this iconic engine. Details will be posted as soon as they are known. At 129 years old she is in surprisingly good shape from what can be seen. So hope fully not too long a term restoration.
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