North Eastern wanderer returns

Early last week saw a new locomotive delivered to Shildon, but not one that is part of the Collection. We are establishing a partnership with the Locomotive Conservation and Learning Trust http://www.lclt.org.uk/ to restore the North Eastern Railway designed J21 0-6-0 tender loco No. 65033, once a long term resident of Beamish museum. It is planned to get the engine under cover as soon as possible and assess the rebuild programme this year whilst finance is sought. A major strand of the bid is to include the learning potential for both schools and trainees who will work on the project. Donations are of course welcomed, and details can be had on LCLT’s website.

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Hi Anthony, where is 65033 now? I visited Shildon in January but didn't see it there

 

I was there in late Jan and I seem to recall the loco was sat in the hall round about the middle - she should still be there now.

 

65033 was in the middle road hiding, you can see it if you know where to look.

 

Thanks both - has restoration stalled?

 

I thought it went to the Flour Mill for assessment after the Doncaster Open Day a few years back..........weren't the North Norfolk Railway also involved or has that all fallen through?

 

As far as I know, the LCLT are still awaiting the decision on their grant application !

(see http://www.lclt.org.uk/ for further information)