THE Dean Forest Locomotive Group is set to have two members of its fleet in service on the Dean Forest Railway in 2023 – Pannier No. 9681 and ‘Small Prairie’ No. 5541.
The return to action of the WR 0-6-0PT reached its latest milestone on November 3 when No. 9681 was moved out of the shed and steamed. Once the final boiler inspection has been completed, it will pave the way for running-in to begin – which could take place in January and February. It is planned for No. 9681 to enter public service in time for the start of the 2023 season.