Contract signed for overhaul of steam locomotive 2857

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Guest authors

GWR 2-8-0 No. 2857. // Credit: Kieran Hardy The 2857 Society has signed a formal agreement with Riley & Son to mechanically overhaul GWR 2-8-0 No. 2857.

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