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BR(WR) Modified Hall Class 4-6-0 No. 6989 Wightwick Hall
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In 2018 Wightwick Hall became the 150th steam locomotive to have been restored to operational condition after being rescued from Dai Woodham's famous Barry Scrap Yard in South Wales. This was the culmination of a 42 year restoration by the 6989 Restoration Group, the story of which is told in these pages. Wightwick Hall has so far won two awards for its restoration:
The following pages summarize the history of Wightwick Hall, its rescue from Barry, its restoration, and its operation as a restored locomotive. They expand on the original stockbook entry, and replace the previous dedicated website for 6989, and will be added to in due course. |
Mainline Operational History |
Builder :- | BR(W) | Date Built :- | 1948 | Origin :- | BR |
Number :- | 6989 | Alternate Numbers :- | - | Name :- | Wightwick Hall |
Wheel Arrangement :- | 4-6-0 | Tractive Effort :- | 27, 275 lb | Boiler Pressure :- | 225 psi |
Cylinder Dimensions :- | 18½" x 30" | Weight :- | 123t 02c | Driving Wheel Dia. :- | 6' 0" |
Owner :- | QRS | Status :- | Operational | Location :- | The Battlefield Line |
Accession Number :- | W/0009 | Arrival Date :- | QRS 1976 | Power Classification :- | GWR - D BR - 5MT |
6989 Wightwick Hall in Print |
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