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Darjeeling Locomotive 19B
Following the successful acquisition of the locomotive and stripping it down for its 10 year overhaul, it became clear that, unfortunately, a replacement boiler is required.
The Trustees are determined to restore the 19B to working condition, and currently, they have contracted with the Ffestiniog Railway to design and gain regulatory approval for the new boiler.
This is expected to take until close to the end of 2024, following which the Trustees will invite quotations to have the boiler built. This is expected to take nearly a year, so final re-assembly and testing will likely be over the winter of 2025/26, and the loco should, then be back in full service
for 2026.
The overhaul work itself is being carried out at Statfold Barn, who have generously offered to cover the labour costs of the overhaul.
Of course, a new boiler does not come cheap, and that, with the other overhaul costs is expected to total about £228,000. Most of this has already been raised but (at September 2024), another £20,000 is still required.
To donate, please follow the 19B Trust website link below,
Statfold Barn website is at
www.statfold.com
For details of the 19B trust visit
www.darjeelingtank.org.uk
Or view their Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/groups/darjeelingtank/
More pictures on our page 19B.
