Class 14 No. D9520 has been bought for the Mid-Norfolk Railway by catering manager Marie Saville and her husband, general manager George Saville, from the Iron & Steel Traction Group at the Nene Valley Railway. The 0-6-0DH is seen at Dereham on June 8 following road delivery from Wansford. Both are very familiar with the type, George learning to drive a Class 14 when aged 21 and has been involved with the type for 36 years. Marie has also driven 'Teddy Bears' for many years, so when the opportunity arose to acquire one, they jumped at the chance. MNR
THE Iron & Steel Traction Group (ISTG) is a small group of volunteers within the Nene Valley Railway (NVR). They have been involved in the preservation and restoration of diesel locos and rolling stock, but have decided it is time to dispose of their locomotive collection.
The ISTG's main interest is industrial railways, locos and operations, particularly the iron and steel industry including the local East Midlands' ironstone quarrying.