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2253 Omaha
2253 Omaha
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Based at North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Built in 1943 by Baldwin Locomotive Works in America.
Owned by Peter Best.
Previously ran from 1992-2002.
Last major overhaul was completed on 6th June 2019.
Completed by Steam Powered Services in Stockton.
Renamed Omaha Beach (shortened to 'Omaha') honouring the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
From 2024-2026 converted to oil firing.
Owned by Peter Best.
Boiler ticket expires in 2029.
Painted in USA Plum livery.
Currently operational.