Project Launch

The launch of the E371 Restoration Project was part of the Railway's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 29th August 2026.

Members were briefed on the need to restore a third steam engine and why E371 was preferred to the restoration of either K157, D3 619 or D3 646. The reasons that were explained to members included:

• The cost of restoration

• The condition of the boilers on each of the four locomotives

• The anticipated cost of restoring each locomotive

• The ongoing maintenance requirements, once operational