A start made on Bahamas‘ overhaul We begin 2026 with an update on work on 45596 at Tyseley Locomotive Works. Our volunteers have been working there to undertake the preliminary stripping of components prior to the removal of the boiler. Various fitting are to be returned to our workshop at Ingrow for inspection and refurbishment…
We are delighted to announce the news that our member and Trustee, Frank Galvin has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours. The award was for his contribution to Heritage in Greater Manchester, primarily his role with Elizabeth Gaskell House, where he recently retired as Chair of Trustees. A former museum professional…
In conjunction with the publication of The Eric Oldham Legacy Collection by John Hillier, which features photographs and paintings from renowned photographer and artist Eric Oldham, we are arranging an auction of one of Eric’s original paintings during January via our eBay account. The framed painting (50 x 40 cm) shows GCR 9Q 4-6-0 No…
After a slow start to 2024, the final three months of the year are going to be very busy for our volunteer support crew. From mid-September there are 21 booked days for 45596 to work trains including our first railtours on the main line this year. The expected roster is as follows. 19/09/24 – 45596…
Our new book on Bahamas is now available. Here’s a preview, which also announced the book launch and signing at Kents Bank Station Library on Saturday 11th May. Please see our Shop page HERE for ordering information.
The Engine Shed Museum at Ingrow is pleased to announce that the National Trust have handed ownership of the steam locomotive, former LNW Railway ‘Coal Tank’ No.1054, to the Bahamas Locomotive Society.
The Coal Tank has recently been on exhibition at the Crewe Heritage Centre as part of their Crewe Works 180th anniversary event. It is interesting to note that this engine was built 135 years ago in No.4 Erecting Shop, which was situated about 100 yards from where the engine can be seen in the photo…
2023 Mainline Railtours
There will be several opportunities to catch up with 45596 Bahamas this year. Bahamas will be part of the home fleet during Keighley & Worth Valley Railway’s Steam Gala which runs from March 9 to 12. Mainline tours begin in April, and we’ll have further announcements later in the year. School visits Our school engagement…
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