GWR 0-6-0PT No.9466


2008 Operating Pictures


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Looking up into the bottom of the left hand trailing axlebox with the underkeep removed and showing the underside of the axle journal - 30 November 2008

Looking up into the bottom of the left hand trailing axlebox with the underkeep removed and showing the underside of the axle journal - 30 November 2008.


The left hand trailing axlebox underkeep after being flushed out and cleaned. The new felt lubrication pad fitted in its carrier is seen next to the slot in which it sits - 30 November 2008

The left hand trailing axlebox underkeep after being flushed out and cleaned. The new felt lubrication pad fitted in its carrier is seen next to the slot in which it sits - 30 November 2008.


The left hand trailing spring removed to allow the axlebox underkeep to be removed - 30 November 2008

The left hand trailing spring removed to allow the axlebox underkeep to be removed - 30 November 2008.


The right hand big end brasses after removal from the locomotive. Some cleaning and polishing is needed before refitting - 9 November 2008

The right hand big end brasses after removal from the locomotive. Some cleaning and polishing is needed before refitting - 9 November 2008.


The right hand big end assembly has been split from the connecting rod and George can be seen rotating the assembly on the crank axle in readiness for dropping the first brass out of the strap - 9 November 2008

The right hand big end assembly has been split from the connecting rod and George can be seen rotating the assembly on the crank axle in readiness for dropping the first brass out of the strap - 9 November 2008.


Just offloaded at Bishops Lydeard - 1 October 2008

Just offloaded at Bishops Lydeard - 1 October 2008.


9466 on the A420 Kingston Bagpuize bypass - 1 October 2008

9466 on the A420 Kingston Bagpuize bypass - 1 October 2008.


Posing in light steam in the rain at Quainton - 6 September 2008

Posing in light steam in the rain at Quainton - 6 September 2008.


Rod, Alan and Bernie, the 3 MNR stalwarts whose help was invaluable during 9466's stay at Dereham  - 31 August 2008

Rod, Alan and Bernie, the 3 MNR stalwarts whose help was invaluable during 9466's stay at Dereham - 30 August 2008.


Leaving Wymondham Abbey for the run round loop - 17 August 2008

Leaving Wymondham Abbey for the run round loop - 17 August 2008. Jon Nye


En route to Wymondham Abbey - 17 August 2008

En route to Wymondham Abbey - 17 August 2008. Jon Nye


Thuxton with a short goods train - 1 August 2008

Departing Thuxton with a short goods train - 1 August 2008. George Saville


Waiting for the crossing gates to be opened at Thuxton  - 1 August 2008

Waiting for the crossing gates to be opened at Thuxton - 1 August 2008. George Saville


Ready to depart Yaxham with a short goods  - 1 August 2008

Ready to depart Yaxham with a short goods - 1 August 2008. George Saville


At Yaxham with a short goods - 1 August 2008

At Yaxham with a short goods - 1 August 2008. George Saville


9466 pauses at Hardingham on the MNR with a short goods - 1 August 2008

9466 pauses at Hardingham on the MNR with a short goods - 1 August 2008. George Saville


At Dereham ready for the 13.00hrs departure - 10 August 2008

At Dereham ready for the 13.00hrs departure - 10 August 2008. John Haynes


The Owner (cleaning the buffer) and support team service 9466 at Stratford in readiness for the return run to Shirley - 1 July 2008

The Owner (cleaning the buffer) and support team service 9466 at Stratford in readiness for the return run to Shirley - 1 July 2008. Chris Jones


Mr Ray Churchill smiles having just brought 9466 in to Stratford from Shirley - 1 July 2008

Mr Ray Churchill smiles having just brought 9466 in to Stratford from Shirley - 1 July 2008. Chris Jones


9466 arrives at Shirley to pick up passengers bound for Stratford-upon-Avon - 1 July 2008

9466 arrives at Shirley to pick up passengers bound for Stratford-upon-Avon - 1 July 2008. Chris Jones


9466 and D9521 at Dereham - 6 July 2008

9466 and D9521 at Dereham - 6 July 2008.


The Owner and John Antell, our haulier, waiting for the arrival of the 14.00hrs tea run - 6 July 2008

The Owner and John Antell, our haulier, waiting for the arrival of the 14.00hrs tea run - 6 July 2008.


9466 on the 15.15 Dereham to Wymondham, between Hardingham and Kimberley Park - 5 July 2008

9466 on the 15.15 Dereham to Wymondham, between Hardingham and Kimberley Park - 5 July 2008. Richard Moreton


9466 terminating the return run at Shirley in dusk and pouring rain - 1 July 2008

9466 terminating the return run at Shirley in dusk and pouring rain - 1 July 2008. David Depper


9466 heads the evening Shirley - Stratford tour south through Danzey - 1 July 2008

9466 heads the evening Shirley - Stratford tour south through Danzey - 1 July 2008. David Depper


9466 on the passenger shuttle at Tyseley - 29 June 2008

9466 on the passenger shuttle at Tyseley - 29 June 2008.


9466 on the passenger shuttle at Tyseley - 29 June 2008

9466 on the passenger shuttle at Tyseley - 29 June 2008.


9466 on the turntable and playing to the crowds- 28 June 2008

9466 on the turntable and playing to the crowds - 28 June 2008.


The new member of the team we recruited at Tyseley. He kept his eye on us all weekend - 28 June 2008

The new member of the team we recruited at Tyseley. He kept his eye on us all weekend - 28 June 2008. Richard Foster, Steam Railway Magazine


AA lovely evening shot of 9600, 9466, 7760 and 7752 at the Tyseley Open Weekend after the crowds had gone - 28 June 2008

A lovely evening shot of 9600, 9466, 7760 and 7752 at the Tyseley Open Weekend after the crowds had gone - 28 June 2008. Phil Neale


Dennis and Roger lifting the new chimney bell into the smokebox for a trial fit. Fortunately it fitted - 27 June 2008

Dennis and Roger lifting the new chimney bell into the smokebox for a trial fit. Fortunately it fitted - 27 June 2008. Phil Neale


Washing out (well some of the team are!) next to fresh out of overhaul 9600 - 9 June 2008

Washing out (well some of the team are!) next to fresh out of overhaul 9600 - 9 June 2008. Phil Neale


Waiting to move off shed at Shackerstone - 26 May 2008

Waiting to move off shed at Shackerstone - 26 May 2008.


Standing at Shackerstone Platform 2 with the 1.20pm for Shenton - 24 May 2008

Standing at Shackerstone Platform 2 with the 1.20pm for Shenton - 24 May 2008.


Sitting at Shenton patiently waiting... - 4 May 2008

Sitting at Shenton patiently waiting... - 4 May 2008.


Sitting at Shenton in the sunshine - 4 May 2008

Sitting at Shenton in the sunshine - 4 May 2008.


Yes, the smokebox is being vacuumed out - 6 April 2008

Yes, the smokebox is being vacuumed out - 6 April 2008.


At rest inside Tyseley Locomotive Works - 30 March 2008

At rest inside Tyseley Locomotive Works - 30 March 2008. Phil Neale



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Page updated 7 December 2008.