Theory Made Real
9351 arrives at Kidderminster Town during the Severn Valley 2022 Autumn Gala.
9351 is a 2-6-0 tender engine, but started life as 5193, a 2-6-2T tank loco. Purchased by the West Somerset Railway in scrapyard condition, they assessed that parts of the loco including the rear frames were heavily corroded, so the decision was made in 2000 to convert the loco to a tender engine. This ideally suited the needs of the WSR and their 20 mile line.
9351 closely resembles the original 9300 and 4300 class of GWR locomotives it is based on, but can be distinguished most obviously by its smaller diameter boiler.
An unused shot from last year, found while going through some folders.
Theory Made Real
9351 arrives at Kidderminster Town during the Severn Valley 2022 Autumn Gala.
9351 is a 2-6-0 tender engine, but started life as 5193, a 2-6-2T tank loco. Purchased by the West Somerset Railway in scrapyard condition, they assessed that parts of the loco including the rear frames were heavily corroded, so the decision was made in 2000 to convert the loco to a tender engine. This ideally suited the needs of the WSR and their 20 mile line.
9351 closely resembles the original 9300 and 4300 class of GWR locomotives it is based on, but can be distinguished most obviously by its smaller diameter boiler.
An unused shot from last year, found while going through some folders.