ANDREW BARCLAY
No 8
This loco was brought to our railway in 1991, partially restored by several members of the former Hull Locomotive Preservation Group at Dairycoats in Hull. Restoration continued on site at Murton, and the loco first steamed in 1994. No8 has seen several years use at the Derwent Valley Light Railway, untill the expiration of its 10 year boiler certificate in 2002. This loco then spent 3 years out of service whilst it had its 10 year boiler overhaul and general mechanical overhaul, before successfully passing it's steam test the week before our 2005 Santa Special season. This loco has also been repainted from NCB black to green, but the final painting and lining is still to be completed.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF No 8
1955 - Purchased by the National Coal Board, Scottish division, East Ayr Area. Delivered to Bank No's 1 and 6 collieries.
March 1957 - To Lugar - possibly shedded there or visiting central workshops
1960 - To Kames Colliery
circa 1961 - To Lugar - possibly shedded there or visiting central workshops
May 1963 - To Bank Colliery
1966 - To Lugar - central workshops
June 1968 - To Barony Colliery
July 1982 - Purchased for Preservation
September 1982 - Transferred from Barony Colliery to Dairycoates Depot, Hull
July 1991 - Transferred to the Derwent Valley Light Railway, Murton
February 1994 - Returned to steam and put into service
December 2002 - Withdrawn for 10 year boiler overhaul
December 2005 - Reinstated into service after boiler overhaul