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GER No.229 (Neilson 2119/1876) restored

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Miff, Jul 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM.

  1. Miff

    Miff Part of the furniture Friend

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    After a very long time out of the public eye, under overhaul at the Flour Mill, it looks like this former Stratford Works shunter will soon be back in action for 'Titans of Steam' at Hopetown (20th Sep - 5th October.)

    The 'Hopetown Darlington' Facebook page says:
    Another titan, albeit a little smaller than most, has joined the lineup of Titans of Steam!
    Built by Neilson of Glasgow in 1876, the GER 229 has not been steamed since 1948. It has been overhauled at the Flour Mill Locomotive Works in the Forest of Dean and its appearance in Darlington will be its operational debut!

    A more detailed biography, including industrial service in Chepstow from 1917, is at:
    Neilson & Co Works No 2119 Great Eastern Railway 229 0-4-0ST – Preserved British Steam Locomotives
     
    Miff, Jul 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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    I remember Her at North Woolwich Old Station Museum. The building is now used as a church.
     
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    I think the Mid Suffolk would make a perfect home for her
     
    Hicks19862, Jul 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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