Troubled Southern Railway 4-6-0 no. 850 Lord Nelson is up and running again. It worked successfully on Saturday following repairs by National Railway Museum staff to a leaking foundation ring in the firebox.  The engine will be running on Sunday 8th June and, all being well, the following week as well.  Keep up with progress by checking out our Locomotive Roster.

Many visitors to the recent Cotswold Festival of Steam were disappointed to find that Lord Nelson had only managed the first day of the festival before the leak manifested itself and, although not serious, the engine was withdrawn as a precautionary measure.  So if you missed it, you can enjoy this truly magnificent locomotive hauling normal service trains on the GWR!