2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals

30075 at Shillingstone is now in working order , ie passed the steam test and has trundled up and down a hundred feet or so of track.. As there's no public running at the site I assume it will go on hire elsewhere in 2026 to earn its keep.

 

That's great news - thanks for confirming

 

K.V.W.R. DUB DEE 90733 Re entering traffic at some point in 2026 I've heard off certain members at the worth valley railway and discussed tonight on rail UK forums as well.

 

Andrew Barclay 2074 Llantarnam Abbey should see its first stint in preservation working at Blaenavon in 2026.

Andrew Barclay 2201 Victory is two or three months behind Llantarnam from completion at Williton, so should return in 2026 as well.

 

Stainmore railway have posted there ner 0 6 0 tender engine could be ready for trials at end of 26 if all goes well

 

7F 13809 scheduled to bow out on NNR Mince Pie Specials and Norfolk Lights Express 27 Dec to 3 Jan. https://nnrailway.co.uk/special-events/

 

The J21?

 

I think one of the magazines mentioned 75014 at Dartmouth Steam Railway being withdrawn in 2026.

 

Joem?

 

As announced for the SVR Spring Gala, 4150 is to appear. Usual caveats.

 

Although 75014 is out of traffic later in 2026 and has been a remarkable workhorse on the Dartmouth steam railway.
Is it likely we will see 75079 at the mid hands railway return this year or is there alot of heavy work still to do on building a tender for 75079?

 

75079 has a nearly complete tender,
But ... ...
The boiler is a long way from finished.
Pat

 

Decauville 'Lily' stated by Richmond Light Railway to be out of traffic after final steaming post Christmas. Surely can't have had the full 10 years?

 

13809 didn't quite make it to 2026 as it failed yesterday with a leaking superheater element.

 

Well yes but that does'nt mean that the ex Barry locos which are still to steam in the pres era are abandoned - far from it. A lot is going on below the radar!