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[[The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust]] is building a new locomotive of the Riddles BR 3MT 2‑6‑2T class, none of which survived into preservation. A number of members of this class of tank engines hauled services on the SVR during the BR era.
 
[[The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust]] is building a new locomotive of the Riddles BR 3MT 2‑6‑2T class, none of which survived into preservation. A number of members of this class of tank engines hauled services on the SVR during the BR era.
  
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45 of these locomotives, numbered 82000-82044, were built at BR’s Swindon works between 1952 and 1955.  All 45 began service in lined black livery, but many of those that worked on the BR Western Region were later repainted in lined green or latterly in unlined green livery.<ref>82045 Steam Locomotive Trust web site</ref>   
 
45 of these locomotives, numbered 82000-82044, were built at BR’s Swindon works between 1952 and 1955.  All 45 began service in lined black livery, but many of those that worked on the BR Western Region were later repainted in lined green or latterly in unlined green livery.<ref>82045 Steam Locomotive Trust web site</ref>   
 
13 were allocated at various times to Shrewsbury and two to [[Kidderminster Shed]], with only one locomotive (82030) featuring on both lists. At least eight of the class were photographed in service on the Severn Valley Branch while allocated to Shrewsbury:<ref>BR Database</ref>
 
 
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! Number !! Loco shed allocation !! Published photographs
 
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|82000 || Shrewsbury 1955-1959 || Bewdley 1960<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Nabarro (1971)]] p. 28.</ref>
 
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|82004 ||Shrewsbury Jun-Sep 1959 || Bridgnorth 1959<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Mitchell & Smith (2007)]] p. 69.</ref>
 
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|82005 ||Shrewsbury Apr-Jul 1961 || Stourport 1961<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Mitchell & Smith (2007)]] p. 7.</ref>
 
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|82007 ||Shrewsbury Dec 1955-Jun 1958 || Bewdley 1956<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Webb]] p. 20.</ref>
 
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|82009 ||Shrewsbury Jun-Sep 1959 ||Coalport 1959<ref>Peter Shoesmith Collection, see infobox</ref>
 
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|82021 ||Shrewsbury Jan-Mar 1960 || Bewdley 1960<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Smith (1968)]] p. 18.</ref>
 
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|82031 ||Shrewsbury 1955-1959 ||Bewdley 1957<ref>SVR News 146 p. 64.</ref>
 
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|82032 ||Shrewsbury Apr-Aug 1961, Dec 1961-Jul 1964 ||Kidderminster 1961<ref>SVR News 52 p. 11.</ref>
 
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A further 18 of the class were to have been built, but the order for these was cancelled as part of BR’s Modernisation Plan.  The closure of branch lines such as the Severn Valley and the replacement of steam by DMU services ultimately led to the withdrawal from service of those already built. None survived into preservation.
 
A further 18 of the class were to have been built, but the order for these was cancelled as part of BR’s Modernisation Plan.  The closure of branch lines such as the Severn Valley and the replacement of steam by DMU services ultimately led to the withdrawal from service of those already built. None survived into preservation.
  
 
==New build locomotive 82045==
 
==New build locomotive 82045==
 
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[[File:82045_20190323.jpg|thumb|300px|right|82045 at Bridgnorth, March 2019]]The locomotive is being constructed at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]]. It has been given the number 82045, which would have been allocated to the next class member had the Modernisation Plan not intervened.  
The locomotive is being constructed at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]]. It has been given the number 82045, which would have been allocated to the next class member had the Modernisation Plan not intervened.  
 
  
 
===Progress===
 
===Progress===
Progress on construction at February 2016 can be seen in the pictures below. On 17 April 2018, 82045 became a rolling chassis when the locomotive was wheeled at Bridgnorth. 82045 was moved into [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]] on 23 January 2019.  The SVR want 82045 in service and earning its keep as soon as possible, and the decision has therefore been taken to put more work out to contract. The boiler will however be assembled at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works#Boiler_shop|boiler shop]].<ref>[http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-apr18.html 82045 News, April 2018] (Retrieved 26 April2018)</ref>  
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Progress on construction at March 2019 can be seen in the picture (right). On 17 April 2018, 82045 became a rolling chassis when the locomotive was wheeled at Bridgnorth. 82045 was moved into [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]] on 23 January 2019.  The SVR want 82045 in service and earning its keep as soon as possible, and the decision has therefore been taken to put more work out to contract. The boiler will however be assembled at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works#Boiler_shop|boiler shop]].<ref>[http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-apr18.html 82045 News, April 2018] (Retrieved 26 April2018)</ref>  
  
The Trust issues monthly news updates on its website with progress reports. {{As of|2018|12}} the Trust anticipates that work on the assembly of the boiler/firebox will begin as soon as [[42968|Stanier Mogul 42968]] is finished; taking 15-18 months with the locomotive ready to steam six months after that.<ref>[http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-dec18.html 82045 News, December 2018]</ref>
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The Trust issues monthly news updates on its website with progress reports. In June 2019 work on the assembly of the boiler/firebox was due to begin as soon as [[42968|Stanier Mogul 42968]] was finished; taking 15-18 months with the locomotive ready to steam six months after that.<ref>[http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-dec18.html 82045 News, December 2018]</ref><ref>SVR News 205</ref> In March 2020 work at Bridgnorth was halted by the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]], work resumed on the assembly of the boiler and firebox by September. The Trust are still hopeful that 82045 will steam in 2022, although towards the latter end of the year.<ref>82045 Fund Newsletter No 33 - Autumn 2020</ref>
  
 
The project was one of those that suffered in 2011 from the [[Bridgnorth Loco Works#2011_Copper_theft|theft]] of copper sheets that had been cut to size for the firebox.  
 
The project was one of those that suffered in 2011 from the [[Bridgnorth Loco Works#2011_Copper_theft|theft]] of copper sheets that had been cut to size for the firebox.  
  
In 2011 the project was the beneficiary of SVRA's 'Cylinders for 82045' raffle. In 2016 it was the Guarantee Company's "Slidebars and Crossheads" raffle which, in combination with an appeal to shareholders and further boosted by cash donations, generated over £30,000 for 82045.<ref>[http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-sep16.html News Update - September 2016, The 82045 SLT website] (Retrieved 23 March 2019)</ref>  
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In 2011 the project was the beneficiary of SVRA's 'Cylinders for 82045' raffle. Including donations the gross income was over £21.000 with a net surplus of around £17,000.<ref>[https://forum.svr-online.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2346&highlight=raffle SVR Forum] (Retrieved 23 March 2019)</ref> In 2016 it was the Guarantee Company's "Slidebars and Crossheads" raffle which, in combination with an appeal to shareholders and further boosted by cash donations, generated over £30,000 for 82045.<ref>[http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-sep16.html News Update - September 2016, The 82045 SLT website] (Retrieved 23 March 2019)</ref>  
  
 
The Trust has also sourced some common components with the Bluebell Railway Standard Class 2 Project which is building BR Class 2MT 2-6-2 Tank Locomotive No 84030.
 
The Trust has also sourced some common components with the Bluebell Railway Standard Class 2 Project which is building BR Class 2MT 2-6-2 Tank Locomotive No 84030.
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===Livery===
 
===Livery===
 
The Trust’s website notes that "''As 82045 was destined for the WR had it been built as planned in 1956, it was decided that the loco when finished should appear in the attractive Swindon-inspired livery of dark green, lined out in orange and black. A subsequent repaint into lined black hasn't been ruled out, though.''"
 
The Trust’s website notes that "''As 82045 was destined for the WR had it been built as planned in 1956, it was decided that the loco when finished should appear in the attractive Swindon-inspired livery of dark green, lined out in orange and black. A subsequent repaint into lined black hasn't been ruled out, though.''"
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==Model==
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In 2018, the Trust produced a limited number of models of 82045, and although the offer is no longer being promoted, {{as of|2019|05|lc=y}}, two models remain on display at [[Bridgnorth Station Shop]].
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File:82045modelgreen.jpg | 82045 model in BR Green
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File:82045modelblack.jpg | 82045 model in BR Black
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===Gallery===
 
===Gallery===
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*[[Steam Locomotives | List of steam locomotives on the SVR]]
 
*[[Steam Locomotives | List of steam locomotives on the SVR]]
 
*[[The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust]]
 
*[[The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust]]
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*[[Locomotives used on the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service]]
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*[[Locomotives used on the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service|Classes of locomotives used on the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service]]
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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*[http://www.82045.org.uk/ The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust web site]
 
*[http://www.82045.org.uk/ The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust web site]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BR_Standard_Class_3_2-6-2T BR Standard Class 3 2-6-2T on Wikipedia]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BR_Standard_Class_3_2-6-2T BR Standard Class 3 2-6-2T on Wikipedia]
*[http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/locos/84030.html the Bluebell Railway Standard Class 2 Project]
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*[http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/locos/84030.html The Bluebell Railway Standard Class 2 Project]
  
 
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Revision as of 17:49, 16 December 2020

BRBritish Rail or British Railways 3MTThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. 82045
82009 at Coalport.jpg
A member of 82045's class, BRBritish Rail or British Railways 3MTThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. 82009, on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in 1959
Built By 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust, Bridgnorth
Configuration 2-6-2T
Power class 3MTThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic.
Status Under construction
Loco Number 82045
History
Built Under construction
Designed By Robert RiddlesRobert Arthur "Robin" Riddles, Member of the Railway Executive for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering responsible for the design of the British Rail Standard Class locomotives
Type BRBritish Rail or British Railways Standard 3MTThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. Tank
1998 82045 project began
Technical
Length 40ft 10½"
Weight 74t 1cwt
Tractive effort 21,490 lb
Pressure 200 lb/sq in

Steam Locomotives

The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust is building a new locomotive of the RiddlesRobert Arthur "Robin" Riddles, Member of the Railway Executive for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering responsible for the design of the British Rail Standard Class locomotives BRBritish Rail or British Railways 3MTThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. 2‑6‑2T class, none of which survived into preservation. A number of members of this class of tank engines hauled services on the SVRSevern Valley Railway during the BRBritish Rail or British Railways era.

The 82xxx class

Most of the ‘BRBritish Rail or British Railways Standards’ were essentially a development of the similar LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway type. However while the 3MTThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. 2‑6‑2T chassis design was closely based on the LMS Ivatt Class 4, the boiler design was derived from the GWRGreat Western Railway No. 2 boiler as fitted to the GWR Large Prairie 2-6-2T.[1]

45 of these locomotives, numbered 82000-82044, were built at BRBritish Rail or British Railways’s Swindon works between 1952 and 1955. All 45 began service in lined black livery, but many of those that worked on the BRBritish Rail or British Railways Western Region were later repainted in lined green or latterly in unlined green livery.[2]

A further 18 of the class were to have been built, but the order for these was cancelled as part of BRBritish Rail or British Railways’s Modernisation Plan. The closure of branch lines such as the Severn Valley and the replacement of steam by DMUDiesel Multiple Unit services ultimately led to the withdrawal from service of those already built. None survived into preservation.

New build locomotive 82045

82045 at Bridgnorth, March 2019
The locomotive is being constructed at Bridgnorth Loco Works. It has been given the number 82045, which would have been allocated to the next class member had the Modernisation Plan not intervened.

Progress

Progress on construction at March 2019 can be seen in the picture (right). On 17 April 2018, 82045 became a rolling chassis when the locomotive was wheeled at Bridgnorth. 82045 was moved into Bridgnorth Loco Works on 23 January 2019. The SVRSevern Valley Railway want 82045 in service and earning its keep as soon as possible, and the decision has therefore been taken to put more work out to contract. The boiler will however be assembled at boiler shop.[3]

The Trust issues monthly news updates on its website with progress reports. In June 2019 work on the assembly of the boiler/firebox was due to begin as soon as Stanier Mogul 42968 was finished; taking 15-18 months with the locomotive ready to steam six months after that.[4][5] In March 2020 work at Bridgnorth was halted by the 2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, work resumed on the assembly of the boiler and firebox by September. The Trust are still hopeful that 82045 will steam in 2022, although towards the latter end of the year.[6]

The project was one of those that suffered in 2011 from the theft of copper sheets that had been cut to size for the firebox.

In 2011 the project was the beneficiary of SVRASevern Valley Railway Association's 'Cylinders for 82045' raffle. Including donations the gross income was over £21.000 with a net surplus of around £17,000.[7] In 2016 it was the Guarantee Company's "Slidebars and Crossheads" raffle which, in combination with an appeal to shareholders and further boosted by cash donations, generated over £30,000 for 82045.[8]

The Trust has also sourced some common components with the Bluebell Railway Standard Class 2 Project which is building BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 2MTThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. 2-6-2 Tank Locomotive No 84030.

Livery

The Trust’s website notes that "As 82045 was destined for the WR had it been built as planned in 1956, it was decided that the loco when finished should appear in the attractive Swindon-inspired livery of dark green, lined out in orange and black. A subsequent repaint into lined black hasn't been ruled out, though."

Model

In 2018, the Trust produced a limited number of models of 82045, and although the offer is no longer being promoted, as of May 2019, two models remain on display at Bridgnorth Station Shop.

Gallery

See also

References

  1. Wikipedia
  2. 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust web site
  3. 82045 News, April 2018 (Retrieved 26 April2018)
  4. 82045 News, December 2018
  5. SVRSevern Valley Railway News 205
  6. 82045 Fund Newsletter No 33 - Autumn 2020
  7. SVR Forum (Retrieved 23 March 2019)
  8. News Update - September 2016, The 82045 SLT website (Retrieved 23 March 2019)

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