History

2857 - part 1

Early History 1903-1963

2857 - part 2

Preservation and First Rebuild

2857 - part 3

Second Rebuild and Steaming

2857 - part 4

Service Experience, 1985 to 1995

2857 - part 5

Third Overhaul, 1995 to 2011

2857 - part 6

Service Experience 2011 to 2020

Pedants’ Corner

A light-hearted review of the many changes and retentions made to 2857 along the way.

5043

GWR Collett Coach

730866

LMS Brake Van

691804

LMS Hopper Wagon

98543

LMS 12 Ton Van

DM395273

Pooley Van

In Memoriam

A look back celebrating the lives of those who have helped us in one way or another in preserving and operating 2857.