THE 2ft gauge vertical boiler steam loco originally constructed by Noel Donnelly and donated to the Westonzoyland Engine Trust in 2019 was taken off the Westonzoyland site in early January for a small team to undertake required work to return it to operation.
A replacement Merryweather boiler (the boiler originally fitted struggled to supply sufficient steam) is available but needs some repairs by a coded welder. Other areas of the loco will be improved before it returns to Westonzoyland for tests, following which a decision will be made on final design details.