Today Small Prairie 4561’s boiler departed Williton for Lancashire where it is being entrusted to the care of Riley and sons who will dismantle, assess and then overhaul the boiler.
WSRA was pleased to contract a local Somerset haulier for the transportation. Images show the boiler lift and subsequent departure.
Williton yard will be open to visitors during the Spring Steam Gala on 3-6 May, so everyone will have a chance to see both 80064 and all the work already completed on 4561.
Trustees and others will be in attendance at Williton and happy to discuss the locomotives, their progress so far and plans for the future. We will also be grateful for everybody’s support for these ambitious projects, whether with donations or offers to join the volunteer team.
For more information:
Jacquie Green WSRA General Manager – E: jacquie.green@wsra.org.uk
Geoff Garfield WSRA Chair – E: geoff.garfield@wsra.org.uk
