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80064 – the journey to running on the WSR

WSRA Standard 4 80064 More Progress

80064 update report from Steve Masters 25th June 2026

Wow it was a bit too warm for this today but we managed!! 36 degrees in the shade!
Crane day! First the cab roof off. Then the bunker which was also tipped back to enable the base to be inspected and worked on.
Then the two tanks which were also tipped into their sides.
Then the loco frames were lifted clear of the wheels and positioned onto the suitably modified trolleys.
This will now enable the final stage of stripping before the cleaning, inspecting, blasting and painting starts.



 

 

WSRA Standard 4 80064 Chassis Restoration Update 1 – June 2026

Pictures and words: Steve Masters.

During the last week more stripping on the frames has taken place.

All of the sanding pipe work has been removed along with the majority of the rest of the vacuum and steam heat pipes. Work has started removing the platework around the cab doorways ahead of removing the steps and balance pipes.

As the parts are removed, most are steam cleaned before being stored ready for future work on them.
Meanwhile, the new smokebox has been drawn up in CAD from the original drawings. This has all the holes already in place ready to laser cut with the exception of the saddle holes, steam pipe casing holes and the fixing holes to the boiler barrel which will all be marked and drilled on assembly. The images show not only the main wrapper but also the inner liner plates, ejector brackets, self cleaning brackets and attachments and the new front ring.
This work needs funding please could you help to keep up this progress moving forward. Please click the link to donate https://wsra.org.uk/donate-to-wsra-locomotives/

 

 

 

WSRA Standard 4 80064 Chassis Restoration Update

Connecting and coupling rods removed today. Quite a few of the bearing brasses are loose in their rods. Most of the air brake system is now removed. Injector delivery pipes, steam heat and vacuum pipes removed. Some of the vac pipework will need repair or replacing as expected.



 

 

WSRA Standard 4 80064 Boiler Restoration Update

Work is progressing on 80064’s boiler at Rileys in Lancashire. The picture shows boiler with the front tube plate removed.

The original British Railways era steel front tube plate as lost up to 50% of its original thickness following its 10 years of service on heritage railways then some 30 plus years in store awaiting overhaul

A replacement tube plate will be welded and machined to modern standards to help progress this restoration.



 

 

80064 Chassis moved to Cranmore

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In another important step forwards for the West Somerset Railway Association’s locomotive restoration programme, the chassis for BR Standard 4 loco 80064 has today been sent from the WSR to the East Somerset Railway’s Locomotive Workshops. The overhaul of the chassis will be done there by their dedicated volunteer team. 

Work on the chassis is scheduled for completion at the ESR to coincide with the completion of work on the boiler for the loco, which is now at Riley and Son. It is hoped that boiler and chassis will be reunited and restoration will be complete in time for 80064 to be ready for service on the WSR during the summer season of 2028, after a brief running in period on the ESR. 

Steve Masters from the East Somerset Railway said “The ESR is very excited to have been given the opportunity to overhaul 80064 for the WSRA. Work will start as soon as Ivatt Class 2 No.46447 is finished and has vacated the workshop. This is expected to be by the end of May. 

Since 2012, the ESR’s workshops have overhauled or restored seven locomotives, either to provide motive power for the line, or on a contract basis which generates much needed income for the railway in exchange for the efforts of our hard working, enthusiastic volunteers. 

Visitors to the ESR will be able to watch the progress of 80064’s overhaul as well as having the opportunity to ride behind the loco throughout the running in period.