(f no. 92214 climbing to Summerseat at Burrs on the East Lancashire Railway this morning (21-5-08) with a mid week train. The gradient is no problem for this big loco with four coaches.
The lovely big loco was originally designed for heavy freight. This was a member of the last class of steam locos built for British Railways. Here's a panned shot of it climbing to Summerseat at B... (more)
92214 enters Bury Station on the East Lancs Railway on enthusiasts' day in March 2007.
Heavy freight loco 9F no.92214 banks a train round the curve up to Bury Bolton Sreet Station on enthusiast's day in October 2005
Heavy freight loco 92214 banks a train up to Bolton Street Station on enthusiasts day in October 2005
The preserved West Somerset Railway held their 'Autumn Steam Gala' in October. Heavy Freight loco 9F 92214 was on loan from the Midland Railway Centre, and was a big hit with the crowds!