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Welcome to home of Great Western 2-8-0 2857

shareholding

Are you interested in supporting The 2857 Society? Becoming a shareholder will help support the future aims of The Society.

overhaul appeal

Help us return GWR 2-8-0 2857 back to steam by supporting our Overhaul Appeal.

donate

Donating to The Society will help future generations to enjoy the sights and sounds of GWR 2-8-0 2857.

Photo credit: Don Bishop

Welcome to The 2857 Society

The 2857 Society is actively engaged in the long-term preservation of Great Western Railway heavy goods steam locomotive No.2857, principally for active use on the Severn Valley Railway, running between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.

Great Western No.2857 came to the end of its most recent boiler ticket in 2023, the locomotive now requires a full overhaul to return it to traffic. Click here to learn about how you can support the Overhaul Appeal.

The Society has a number of items for sale, with all profits going towards the overhaul of the locomotive. You can purchase items on our online shop and from our sales stand at events at the Severn Valley Railway.

Latest news

Locomotive News

Looking to the Future

The Society Plans and Visions for the future Following on from our AGM on Saturday[…]

Society Business

2024 Annual Report – Now Available

The 2857 Society 2024 Annual Report – now available for shareholders Ahead of the 2024[…]

Locomotive News

2857 Status Update – 4th October 2024

2857 Current Status Current Status of 2857 Update Part 1 Over the last few months[…]

Become a Shareholder

Photo credit: Tony Carwithen

Help secure the future of Great Western 2-8-0 No.2857 by becoming a shareholder of The Society.