5700 Class - 7714 - Early Emblem Black MDO7714. British Railways Black Livery, Early Emblem 7714 was an early contractor built locomotive, in this case, it was built by Kerr Stuart in Stoke on Trent in 1930. Initial allocation was to Tyseley but was soon sent North to Birkenhead. Withdrawn in 1959 it was purchased by the NCB and was sent to work at Penallta Colliery in South Wales. It worked here until it was purchased by the Severn Valley Railway in 1973. It was returned to steam and has
with provision for re-gauging to EM or P4 (British 18
toughened windscreens and welded long range fuel tank of the real thing
DB Livery2009 - Present Day
just after having its headcode box plated over
NEM narrow tension lock couplers at correct height
A product of Glasgow
Original fuel tank configuration
This included Network Rail test
55011 – ‘The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers’
Released to traffic in repowered form at the same time as Mirrlees Pioneer in October 1986
As a result of their longevity in service
then with Morton single shoe per wheel pattern brakes when anti-friction gear removed