72 "Fenchurch" returns to public service on the Bluebell Railway 11/02/2023
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The oldest surviving 'Terrier' has
The oldest surviving 'Terrier' has made a return to public service, as 72 "Fenchurch" was put through its paces during its first day of public running on the Bluebell Railway, following an extensive overhaul.
Built in 1872 to the original A1 spec and later upgraded to A1X, "Fenchurch" is the oldest surviving LB&SCR 'Terrier', and one of two based on the Bluebell Railway. The locomotive was bought for preservation by the fledgling Sussex heritage line on its withdrawal in 1964, proving itself to be a stalwart on services over the succeeding years. Though 72 is still classed as an A1X mechanically, "Fenchurch" has received some cosmetic alterations to appear more in line with the original A1's, the most obvious of which is the shorter smokebox.
Due to engineering work taking place north of Horsted Keynes, services on the Bluebell over February Half Term are exclusively between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes. While 72 was in charge of the standard passenger service for the day, O1 - 65 took charge of the 'Golden Arrow' Luncheon service. Services were heavily delayed over the course of the day due to sheep on the line.
Locomotives:
LB&SCR A1X 'Terrier' Class - 72 "Fenchurch"
SE&CR O1 Class - 65
All footage filmed on Saturday the 11th of February 2023
Built in 1872 to the original A1 spec and later upgraded to A1X, "Fenchurch" is the oldest surviving LB&SCR 'Terrier', and one of two based on the Bluebell Railway. The locomotive was bought for preservation by the fledgling Sussex heritage line on its withdrawal in 1964, proving itself to be a stalwart on services over the succeeding years. Though 72 is still classed as an A1X mechanically, "Fenchurch" has received some cosmetic alterations to appear more in line with the original A1's, the most obvious of which is the shorter smokebox.
Due to engineering work taking place north of Horsted Keynes, services on the Bluebell over February Half Term are exclusively between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes. While 72 was in charge of the standard passenger service for the day, O1 - 65 took charge of the 'Golden Arrow' Luncheon service. Services were heavily delayed over the course of the day due to sheep on the line.
Locomotives:
LB&SCR A1X 'Terrier' Class - 72 "Fenchurch"
SE&CR O1 Class - 65
All footage filmed on Saturday the 11th of February 2023
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