44422

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Based at Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire.

Built in 1927 at Derby by Fowler.

Numbered 4422 in LMS livery.

One of the engines that worked services over the SDJR.

Withdrawn from service in June 1965 after 37 Years, 8 months of service.

Owned by North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) Ltd.

First ran in preservation from 1992-1996.

2nd boiler ticket was from 2004-2013.

Last major overhaul was completed in February 2016.

Withdrawn in 2017.

 Returned to the CVR in December 2019 following the termination of its previous loan agreement with the West Somerset Railway.

Painted in BR unlined Black livery with early crest.

Stored, awaiting overhaul at Cheddleton.