Overhauls, restorations and running notes

EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

Falcon ‘Lawley’ 440 No. 266 M’Dundo at Aberystwyth ...

As the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland appeals for funds to complete its recreated LMS (NCC) ‘W’ class 2-6-0, ROBIN MORTON and PETER SCOTT look back at these remarkable ‘Moguls’ and the project to bring one back to life.

One of three remaining unrestored Barry ‘Hall’ class engines, No. 5967 Bickmarsh Hall has seen significant progress since its move to Llangollen in June 2024. GARY ESSEX visits the owner, Nick Gilbert, to look at progress.

After a stay of just over two years, Mk. 5 set TP01 (11501, 12701-703, 12801) was finally released from Wolverton Works on December 4, having initially arrived for crack repairs on October 3, 2023. As