Avon Valley Railway, Polish Tank TKh49 No. 4015 'Karel', 2nd May 2026
Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway as a through-route between Birmingham and the South Coast the line was later linked to the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway. Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960's the Avon Valley Railway was preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 50 years on, three miles of track has been re-laid, locomotives and carriages restored, and the sound of steam can once again be heard along the Avon Valley.
TKh49 No. 4015 “Karel”
Construction year: 1947
No.4015
Builder/Number: Fablok, Poland
Back at Bitton following major overhaul
This locomotive was originally built in Poland for industrial use. It was imported to the UK in the early 2000’s and has been based at the Avon Valley Railway since 2004. It is a regular performer on our passenger trains. Karel’s current boiler ticket expires in mid-2026 at which point it will be withdrawn for overhaul.
This video features Polish-built TKh49 No. 4015 'Karel' operating on the Avon Valley Railway, a preserved line in England that reopened after being closed in the 1960s. The locomotive, originally constructed in 1947 for industrial use and imported to the UK in the early 2000s, has been based at the railway since 2004 and is regularly used on passenger services. It is currently undergoing maintenance ahead of its boiler ticket expiry in mid-2026. The video also includes references to other stock, operators, and locations associated with the railway network.
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