GWR 0-6-0PT No.9466

Introduction and Index to the Site

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This website is hosted and maintained by the 9466 Locomotive Group. The Group works with and supports the owner of 9466, Dennis Howells MBE, to maintain and operate the locomotive. The site has been created for the benefit of anyone who wishes to know more about 9466. If any visitor to this site requires information not contained within the following pages, please contact the Webmaster via the link below.

Details of the locomotive's history, restoration and past operation in preservation are given. Ongoing news about the locomotive's current status, location, future operating dates etc. is also posted here and will be updated when information is available.

Your Webmasters must stress that all information contained within this website is as accurate as possible but neither they or the locomotive owner can accept responsibility for any errors. Remember, in the world of railway preservation things do not always go according to plan!

The Group hopes you enjoy your visit to this site. If you have any comments, suggestions or questions please e-mail the Webmasters at the link below.

Thanks.

Here are details of the 2008 news and operating dates for 9466 along with details of the railways on which she will be running. This page also links to photographs of 9466 in service in 2008. (Page updated 20 July 2008)

Here are a few pre-preservation pictures of 9466. (Updated 13 July 2008)

Here are details of the 2007 news and operating dates for 9466 along with details of the railways on which she has run. This page also links to photographs of 9466 in service in 2007. (Page updated 24 April 2008)

Here are details of the 2006 news and operating dates for 9466 along with details of the railways on which she has run. This page also links to photographs of 9466 in service in 2006. (New page 24 April 2008)

Here is a summary of the 2005 news and operating dates for 9466. This page also links to photographs of 9466 in service in 2005. (Page updated 24 April 2008)

Here are the particulars of the 2004 news and operating dates for 9466 along with details of the railways on which she ran. This page links to photographs of 9466 in service in 2004. (Pages updated 23 November 2004)

The diary of the overhaul that was completed in May 2004 is here. This page also links to photographs of the overhaul. (Updated 24 June 2004)

Here are the details of the 2001 operating season. (Updated 16 Feb 2002 - general update)

Here are the details of the 2000 operating season. (Updated 16 Feb 2002 - links amended)

Here is the history of the locomotive, technical details and its preservation career up to the end of 1999. 9466 pre 2000. (Updated 5 April 2008 - general update)

Here are some photograghs of 9466 in preservation. (Updated 19 June 2002 - Additional WSR pics added)

Here is a short movie of 9466. (New page 22 March 2001)

Click here to find out about some 94XX panniers that were operating a daily summer service in England in 2001!!!! (New page 2 Oct 2001)

This page gives details of an unidentified (but probably 57XX class) pannier discovered in late October 2002, out of use on a private site near Windsor. Help with its identification would be appreciated. (New page 17 November 2002)

This page contains some experiences and thoughts of an ex-BR footplatemen, Brian Walters, who worked on 94XX panniers in the twilight of steam. Click here to read this fascinating insight into a time that is now true history. (Updated 30 Jan 2002)

Here are links to some friends of 9466. (Updated 29 May 2008)

Please e-mail me with any questions or queries or comments. Bruce Murray

Page updated 20 July 2008.