TYSELEY Locomotive Works is offering people the opportunity to secure early-seat bookings on the first trains worked by its flagship Collett 4-6-0 No. 7029 Clun Castle by inviting supporters to bid for component sponsorship in the final phase of the ‘Castle’s’ overhaul.
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It is 50 years since No. 7029 hauled its first train in preservation, and it is on course for a return to steam during the first half of the year.
However, Tyseley still needs to spend around £70,000 to finish the loco and have it ready for main line testing.
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As one of the pioneers of preserved steam on the main line, demand for tickets on ‘Clun’s’ long-awaited first railtours will undoubtedly be high, which is why Tyseley is offering this opportunity for enthusiasts to claim priority booking by playing a vital role in the loco’s comeback.
Read more in January’s issue of The RM