Bury Standard 4 Group - Restoring 80097 and 46428
become a supporter, see how you can help learn more...
Your basket is empty
31st August, 2025
80097: After successful testing on Thursday our loco is rostered on Sunday to take out the first service train and later to haul the dining train. She is also rostered to be busy later in the week. Some final fettling of insulation and boiler casing…
25th August, 2025
80097: Over the last few days the loco has been slowly warmed and on Friday it was up to operating pressure. As can be expected there were a few little niggles to sort out but we are pleased to report that the engine will be…
18th August, 2025
Loco 80097 Progress towards steam test continues. Loco 46428 The boiler was wheeled partially out of the workshop to blow out debris from within the firebox space between the inner and outer wrappers. This had become evident as the boiler had…
8th August, 2025
Today was a relatively quiet day after all the excitement of last Tuesdays boiler lift. The team have almost completed the dig out of our recently moved Vanwide freight van. It was full of vegetation and general debris from a long time ago. We…
31st July, 2025
46428: Another significant day in the restoration of our Ivatt Class 2 Mogul. The boiler lift has taken place today. It required the boiler to be rotated 180° to leave the foundation ring pointing upwards. The foundation ring is a thick ring of…
29th July, 2025
Boys done good today. Good attendance and they split up into groups and attacked the lapping in of the Regulator valve to 'J' pipe mating surfaces. No gaskets here as it's metal to metal. A smear of jointing compound and it's all bolted…
26th July, 2025
Last Saturday saw the conclusion of our Spring and Summer Grand Raffle. The draw took place on Platform 3 and was kindly drawn by platform staff members Ruby Lever and Hayden Jones. First Prize, a table for two on the ELR Dining Train…
14th July, 2025
80097: Preparation for steam test continues. 46428: Terry's Holtby's continued search for components has again…
28th June, 2025
80097: Fitting up for a steam test continues. Lots of gaskets to cut, lots of flanges to make. Thanks to all our team involved. 46428: Boiler lift is scheduled for late July. The ex Mk 1 bogie is being prepared…
18th June, 2025
Our loco 80097 passed its hydraulic boiler test today, to the satisfaction of our boiler inspector Andy Wright. This involved pressurising the boiler to 300 psi - 50% above normal working pressure. We will now commence refitting her valves and controls in…
Bury Standard 4 Group
901 Walmersley Road
Bury
BL9 5LE
© 2025 Bury Standard 4 Group
