USATC S160s

With a number of these now in service I thought I'd start a thread that people can keep up to date as time goes on. Those that have survived to the UK are -:

1631 - GCRN undergoing restoration
2138 - GCRN source of spares for 1631
2253 - Operational at Dartmouth Steam Railway
3278 - At Churnet Valley undergoing restoration by Batt Holden
5197 - CVR returned to service 2017
5820 - KWVR returned to service 2014
6046 - CVR returned to service 2012

5197 is expected to haul all our Easter services
https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/news/5197april

6046 is currently having all her superheater elements replaced before she goes on tour for the summer. Before that though, she and '97 will operate together on our Cauldon Branch following their debut together at our Winter Steam Gala.
https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/event/875/double-headed-s160s-weekend

 

I thought there were three (or bits of three) at the GCRN and sure enough Wikipedia (that ever reliable source) quotes 1631 (Alco 70284, MAV 411.388), 2138 (Alco 70620, MAV 411.380) and 2364 (Baldwin 69621, MAV 411.337) with the latter listed as "chassis only".

I couldn't say how accurate this is or whether there are enough bits to restore two of the three locos rather than just one.

 

There were several pages of discussion regarding "the missing S160" here:http://railways.national-preservation.com/threads/where-is-the-missing-s160.446402/
Ray.

 

Ever wanted to drive a USATC S160? Well here's your chance!
https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/news/toplinkapril17

 

6046 to visit Mid Norfolk Railway for the Summer after Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway https://www.facebook.com/midnorfolk...453346248109/1701759483184147/?type=3&theater

 

Tickets and Timetable available online now

 

Does anyone know whether the issue which prevented 6046's appearance at the GWSR Gala has now been sorted and whether it is still due to appear at the Mid Norfolk Railway gala next weekend? Thanks in anticipation.

 

Visit now cancelled. She comes off her wheels tomorrow to complete repairs, so no chance of making it to Dereham this weekend!

 

Anyone know where 5820 has disappeared to?

 

The South for a private contract, details of which can't be publicised.

 

I suspected that that might be the case, so thanks for the information. DaveB

 

Sounds expensive! What failed on it?

 

According to the Mid Norfolk Railway facebook page, they are hopeful that 6046 will join them later in the season.

 

Film related ... probably.

 

Timetable for the forthcoming Anniversary Gala now online, with he return to service of 6046 alongside 5197
https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/events

 

Peter Best's S160 has been delivered to the NYMR for completion at Grosmont followed by running-in.after which it will move to its new home on the Torbay & Dartmouth Railway.

 

Great news about engine no. 2253!
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/07/steam-locomotive-no-2253-returns-to-steam-at-the-nymr.html

Knut

 

Love the colour scheme. Looks like a standard gauge version of the RH&DR's 'Winston Churchill'

 

I had the same thoughts as you Hicks19862!

 

https://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/news/omaha-the-rainbow-just-in-time-for-Christmas

2253 having a winter stay in Staffordshire, being reserve loco for Santas and then rostered loco for post Christmas Winter Warmers.