One of only three of the “Schools” class to survive into preservation, 925 was overhauled by volunteers of the Mid-Hants at Eastleigh railway works where it was constructed in 1934. After just under thirty years service with the Southern and BR, Cheltenham was withdrawn in 1962 and set to one side for the national collection.
This is the first part of the complete story of the Southern West Country-class 34027 "Taw Valley" as we go behind the scenes on the Orient Express in Southern England.
This is the second part of the complete story of the Southern West Country-class 34027 "Taw Valley" as we go behind the scenes on the Orient Express in Southern England.
This film tells the fascinating story of how our preserved locomotives were purchased from British Railways. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.