2S-015-007 Ivatt 2-6-2T 41208 BR Early Crest Lined Black Class_Class 57 (1) B-17F-10-BO s/n 41-24485 ‘Memphis

(1) B-17F-10-BO s/n 41-24485 ‘Memphis Belle’ DF-A

Several have found a third lease of life on preserved lines where they are ideal for both light passenger work and the maintenance of permanent way

Signal Boxes like this played a vital role in the War effort and Britain’s ultimate victory

straddle two railway companies

2S-015-007 Ivatt 2-6-2T 41208 BR Early Crest Lined Black Class_Class 57 (1) B-17F-10-BO s/n 41-24485 ‘MemphisExpected Delivery Q3 Q4 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion). The LMS Class 2 2 6 2 tank engines were designed by H. G. Ivatt and constructed between 1946 and 1952 to replace older locomotives. This versatile class was built primarily for branch line duties for which their Prairie wheelbase was well suited. Ivatt also included several labour saving features such as self cleaning ashpans to improve operating economies. Following an