Bo'ness railway locomotive steam care
NCB No.6 some facts :-
The "Preston Grange NCB No. 6 Locomotive 0-4-0 saddle tank, This locomotive was built by Andrew Barclay in 1937 and originally worked at various collieries, including Foulshiels and Quarter Collieries, before being renumbered to No. 6 and working at Twechar and other collieries. It moved to Bo'ness for maintenance and restoration and is likely to remain there.
Early work: Initially worked at Foulshiels and Quarter Collieries, then Canderigg, Blantyre, and Twechar.
Renumbering and later work: Renumbered as No. 6 and worked at Bedlay, Wester Auchengeich, and Dollar Collieries.
Move to Bo'ness: Moved to Bo'ness for boiler assessment and potential repair
Restoration and current status: The Locomotive was restored to operational condition and worked at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway for many years the locomotive has now been striped down for its 10 year overhaul .
Ownership: Owned by East Lothian Council.
Preservation: A valuable piece of railway history, showcasing a well-regarded locomotive.
This video showcases work being carried out by the steam department at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, focusing on the maintenance and restoration of a historic locomotive. The locomotive, originally built by Andrew Barclay in 1937, has a long history working at various collieries before moving to Bo'ness for further assessment and care. The footage highlights efforts to preserve this piece of railway heritage. Locations mentioned include Bo'ness, Blantyre, Kilmarnock, and Preston.
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