O.V.S.Bulleid, the Chief .Mechanical Engineer of
the Southern Railway from 1937 - 1949 designed the "Light Pacifics", based his
earlier streamlined ‘Merchant Navy' class of Pacific.
110 of these Bulleid 'mixed traffic' Light Pacifics were built, the first
entering service in 1945. It was officially withdrawn in 1965.
34081was ordered by the Southern Railway from Brighton works in 1947. It
entered service in September 1948, after the railways were nationalised.
Successful visit to Llangollen.
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for photo. During the visit the loco undertook a run with eight
carriages-the longest train the loco has worked single-handed in
preservation.
July 2007
Successful visit to Swanage Railway.
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October 2007
Visit to the Bluebell Railway
December 2007
The regulator stuffing box has been removed and the glands on it rebushed.
The steam brake valve has received attention.
Stand by loco for Santa
Specials and Mince Pie Specials.
February 2008
Was on standby for half term and replaced 65462 on
16th February.
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