5043 Earl of Mount Edgecumbe

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Based at Tyseley Loco Works in Birmingham.

Built in March 1936 by Charles Collett at Swindon Works.

Originally named Barbury Castle.

Renamed in September 1937.

Withdrawn from service in December 1963.

Owned by the 7029 Clun Castle Limited.

It has a double chimney & a Hawksworth 4000 tender fitted.

Restored to working order in October 2008.

Withdrawn for overhaul in mid 2017.

Returned to service in early 2023, following overhaul.

Boiler ticket expires in 2033 & mainline ticket expires in 2033.

Painted in BR Brunswick lined Green livery with early crest.

Operational & Mainline Certified [2023-Ongoing].