FORMER Pilton Ironstone Quarries Avonside 0-6-0ST Stamford (1972/1927) is to remain in the county where it spent its working career following its purchase from the Bluebell Railway by Rocks by Rail (RbR) at Cottesmore.
The purchase follows a successful fundraising campaign by RbR during the past 12 months, which came after the Bluebell line agreed to sell the loco at the end of last year.