W24 Calborne in steam

No 24 does look good, the BR lined black seems to suit pre grouping tank locos very well whilst it it true that an lined out o2 hasnt been seen since 1967, i wonder seeing as 27 was the last one steamed at newport , to shunt the rest of the engines into the scrap yard , was she infact the very last one steamed, ,Had 31 chale beeen withdrawn by then? ,which means how long since A BR lined out o2 was steamed last, It has got to be about 43 years, 3 months by my reaconing.

 

A few more pictures of 'Calbourne' on a Light Engine test run have now appeared on the IWSR website:

http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/the-railway/locomotives/66.html

I don't yet know when 'Calbourne' will officially enter traffic, although she may be out on some trial runs soon - I hope it is possible for her to be in traffic for the August Bank Holiday steam show when we could have 'Calbourne' on the bogie set and 'Freshwater' on the 4-wheelers - that would be worth coming across to the Island for!

 

W24 is another step nearer a return to traffic. Yesterday evening (2 Aug 10) she completed a test run out to Smallbrook Junction, the attached picture shows her on the return leg at Ashey Station.



Photo taken by IWSR Apprentice Steam Locomotive Fitter Kevin Colley, who also owns the Morris Traveller.

 

Love the shot Tony. Very good to see....brings back many memories - though she was green all the time I was growing up of course!

 

I was over the I.O.W. Sunday with the family and managed a flying visit( 10mins ) at Haven Street.

198 was on the service train but W24 was in the yard in full steam, Magnificent.

Well worth the £3 platform ticket even if it was for a short while.

Mike M. (70c)

 

Following on from the loaded test run yesterday evening, W24 'Calbourne' entered passenger traffic today. Rostered as 'Duty 1' engine she looked immaculate and performed faultlessly, a credit to all involved in her overhaul both at Havenstreet and LNWR Crewe.

Further running-in turns will follow, hopefully she will be available for the August Bank Holiday Steam Show which is looking good for a half-hourly interval two train service with 'Calbourne' and 'Freshwater', to be confirmed on the IWSR website.

Pictures of 'Calbourne' in service today are on the IWSR website now.

http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/news/latest-news/192-calbourne-back-in-service.html

 

Thanks for the photos, Calbourne does look magnificant, my Dad and I can't wait to come over in September to see her in steam.

 

Beautiful picture. 24 does look amazing.

 

Get that pic off to the mags, very tasty indeed.

 

The IWSR has announced that there will be a 'Calbourne Weekend' (8th/9th/10th October) to celebrate her return. The weekend will also feature W8 'Freshwater'. It's still early stages in the planning yet, with more details still to be announced. The good news is that the Real Ale Bar has already been confirmed!

This is not to say that 'Calbourne' will not be running between now and the event weekend, and the loco roster for the August Bank Holiday Steam Show is still to be confirmed.

http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/new...to-celebrate-flagship-locomotives-return.html

 

Hmm. 8th/9th/10th October you say? I'll check my calendar.

 

'Calbourne' and 'Freshwater' are both confirmed as being on the roster for the Bank Holiday Weekend Island Steam Show, baring the unforseen.

We will be running a 30-minute interval service throughout the four days of the show with 'Calbourne' on the bogie coaches and 'Freshwater' on the 4-wheelers.

Ashey Station is closed during the Show timetable (difficult to collect fares and request stops cause delay to a very tight timetable) which will cut down some of the photographic opportunities. The 'Calbourne Weekend' in October will be better for the photographers!

Details of the Island Steam Show are on the IWSR website.

http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/august/the-36th-island-steam-show.html

 

I know this is a bit off subject, but does anyone have any news on the boiler for number 11 yet, i did hear it was nearly ready

 

..and finally some video's! Thanks to littlegiant18794 for uploading these (part 1 and part 2) from the Steam Show - Calbourne on the Bogies, and Freshwater hauling the 6 4-wheelers, superb.

Chris

 

Does anyone know where i can find out if Calbourne will be in service tomorrow (3rd Sept?).

Many thanks all!

Rob

 

When I phoned the railway today (2nd).I was advised it was W24 last day on the current roster.

 

Went over to the IOW on Tuesday and enjoyed runs behind both Freshwater and W24 Calbourne on this delightful line. It brought back good memories for my Father who said he used to holiday on the island when he was a child.
W24 looks superb in BR livery and is a credit to those who overhauled her. Had a non-stop run behind Freshwater on the "Tourist" from Smallbrook Jct. It's been a long time since I've had a run behind a Terrier but a named non-stop run was a little different! Thanks to all the very helpful and friendly staff and volunteers for providing a great day on the line. Haven't had a chance to sort out my pictures yet but hope to get some on at the weekend.

 

My Dad and I were on a photo charter with W24 yesterday, I've uploaded 4 short clips I took with my K7 DSLR that I've put on youtube. Here are the links;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM_uDuL6D0M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPZAVtr2fmQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmF6dlAfqKU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEcsrnTkld8

Many thanks to the organisers and I.O.W staff for producing an excellent days' photting and Calbourne looked absolutely stunning in BR lined black livery.

 

I've finally finished editing my photos from the charter on the 18 Sept. Here is the link. http://david422.fotopic.net/c1904102.html

Cheers

 

Here are my shots from my visit in August:http://steamtube.ning.com/photo/albums/isle-of-wight-visit-310810