Andrew Barclay No. 2221
Big Progress on Andrew Barclay No. 2221!​
Almost 15 months ago – on 26 September 2024 – once Peckett 2147 “Uskmouth 1” moved under its own power, Andrew Barclay 2221 was finally lifted from the plinth it had stood on for over 30 years.
Bringing it back to life
Last steamed in the 1970s at the Dowty Railway Preservation Society site at Ashchurch, No. 2221 has often been compared to a giant Meccano kit.
Over the past week the new ‘Colonial cab’ and bunkers arrived, were fitted, and fully riveted together – a huge visual step forward!
The final hurdle: boiler work
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Replace the lower 12 inches of the outer firebox wrapper, backplate and throatplate
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Fit a new main steam pipe
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Fit 100 new tubes
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Our volunteers now have an ambitious goal: get No. 2221 in steam by March for the DFR’s Small Engines Gala. Achieving this would complete the restoration in just 18 months.
We need to raise £20,000 to ensure the materials are available for all of the remaining mechanical and boiler work.
How you can help
Become a member to follow the project:
https://dfr.hops.org.uk/membership
Donate towards the final push:
https://dfr.hops.org.uk/shop/donations/andrew-barclay-2221
Donations can also be made by:
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Bank transfer - to the Dean Forest Railway Society, sort code 30-91-87 account 04655645 (please ensure to include "Barclay" is the payment description).
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Cheque made out to the Dean Forest Railway Society (please ensure the reverse is endorsed "Barclay Appeal"), sent to Dean Forest Railway Society, Norchard Station, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET.
Thank you for supporting the return to steam of this hardworking little industrial engine!