This is the place to find out all of the latest news on No. 2807 and Cotswold Steam Preservation. The news is presented in reverse chronological order so that the latest always appears at the top of the page.
| Mar 2008 | Gala Date for No. 2807 |
| Jan 2008 | New Chassis Completion Date |
| Nov 2007 | Transport Trust Award |
| Aug 2007 | 2807 and 2/8/07 |
| Jan 2007 | Chassis in shed |
| Jan 2007 | Tender to be Completed |
| Nov 2006 | 2800 gallons in a 2800s tender |
| Jun 2006 | 'The Final Push' Share Issue |
| Feb 2006 | Boiler Lifted From Oldest 28XX |
| Sep 2005 | Celebrating 100 Years |
| Jul 2005 | Progress Towards 100 Years |
| Jun 2005 | Centenary Share Certificate & Raffle |
| Apr 2005 | No. 2807's Boiler Fitted |
| Jan 2005 | No. 2807's Centenary Year |
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (CSPL), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, today announce some significant dates in the restoration of the locomotive.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. Project Manager Steve Price says "We are very pleased that the planning of the Toddington yard improvements has fitted in so well with our plans for No. 2807. Being able to display the chassis and tender at the Cotswold Festival of Steam is a bonus, and we are delighted that our supporters and Gala visitors will have this opportunity to view the chassis before it leaves for Llangollen."
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (C.S.P.), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, today announce that they are changing the planned date of chassis completion.
The plan was previously:
What is changing is that the chassis mechanical completion and cosmetic completion are now both set for the end of April. This is not a reflection on the hard work and dedication of the restoration team who have worked very hard to achieve the current position. But there are technical issues that need to be carefully resolved. These are:
Please also note that this doesn't mean that the restoration project completion date has changed. The new date still fits well with the schedule which Llangollen are working to on the boiler overhaul.
The completed chassis will be on public display at Toddington for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway steam gala at the end of May. Followed by transport to Llangollen to be reunited with the boiler.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. Project Manager Steve Price says "This new planned date recognises the importance of the work still to be completed. Much has been achieved and we now have solutions to the remaining technical issues. The changed chassis completion date will not result in a delay to the steaming date, still fixed for third quarter this year."
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (C.S.P.), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, are delighted to announce that they are in receipt of the 2007 David Muirhead Award from The Transport Trust.
The Transport Trust is a very well respected organisation, with H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent as Patron, and The Hon. Sir William McAlpine as President. The Transport Trust introduced annual awards specifically to assist preservation projects that are underway but not completed. Applicants need to show that some progress has already been made, that there is a clear and costed future plan and a realistic likelihood of completion.
The award notification came with a cheque for £1,500 towards No. 2807's restoration fund.
The Award Certificate will be presented at a ceremony in early summer 2008.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. Director Roger Molesworth says "This is a tremendous accolade, that recognises the achievements of the restoration team, and the professional manner in which the project has been run."
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (C.S.P.), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, are pleased to announce the re-launch of their share issue, 'The Final Push', which will take place on 2/8/07.
The share issue was originally launched in June 2006. Since that date, over 100 shares have been purchased by supporters. But the rate of share purchases has been insufficient to keep pace with restoration. Today, the status of the three elements of the restoration is as follows.
1) Chassis
The chassis is inside the shed at Toddington on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. There are a number of tasks in the plan which have to be completed, such as the vacuum system and air pump, the ash pan and controls, assembly of the injectors, and completing the motion. Nevertheless, a realistic completion date of 29 February 2008 has been set.
2) Boiler
The boiler is being worked on at the Llangollen Railway. All necessary testing has been completed. The crown stays have been replaced, and work is about to start on cutting out and replacing wasted firebox wrapper sides.
3) Tender
The tender was completed to operational state earlier this year at Llangollen by the Betton Grange team. This was followed by running with No. 3802 over the Easter weekend, for two photographic charters, and during the three days of the 'Steel, Steam and Stars' gala. All that remains is to complete a small number of cosmetic items.
It is clear that No. 2807 could be in steam around mid 2008, followed by testing, and made operational for the 2009 season.
The only thing which is likely to delay completion is funding. Because the rate of share purchase has not been sufficient, there is now a shortfall in the funding stream, and in order to complete the boiler by the end of February 2008, to match the chassis completion, an additional £60,000 is required. This represents the remainder of the original 'The Final Push' share issue.
Project Manager Steve Price comments "This project started in 1981. We are now within spitting distance of completion. But without the funding to complete the job there will be unnecessary delays before we see number 2807 running again. Number 2807 is historically significant because she is the oldest of Churchward's standard designs which still exists, having been built in 1905. You can be part of the project and enable completion in 2008, but action is needed now." Contact CSP via Steve Price.
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Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (C.S.P.), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, are pleased to announce that the chassis of No. 2807 has been moved into the shed at Toddington. This is the first time that No. 2807 has been housed under cover at Toddington since arrival back in 1981.
The C.S.P. restoration team members are very excited at the prospect of being able to work without being at the mercy of the elements. Frequently in the past time has been lost because of bad weather. Precious time has been spent erecting frames and covers to keep out the rain instead of restoring the locomotive. And some of the work that has already been done has deteriorated even before the locomotive has streamed in preservation.
Moving the chassis into covered accommodation is just another way in which the restoration has gathered pace recently. The boiler was moved to Llangollen in February last year and after the completion of essential testing, work has now started on replacing crown stays. The tender is also at Llangollen for completion as a result of a deal with the Betton Grange group. By the middle of this year the boiler work will be well underway and the tender should be completed and in use.
Work on the chassis is also expected to speed up, partly because all of the team at toddington are now concentrated on those tasks, and because of the move into the shed. Tasks to be completed on the chassis include:
Project Manager Steve Price commented "Being under cover for the first time since 1981 is a big boost to the project to restore 2807. We're really pleased to be in the shed and we're sure that the rate of restoration will increase significantly."
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (C.S.P.), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with the Betton Grange Society to complete their Churchward 3500 gallon tender, No 2065.
Tender No. 2065 was built in 1919 and was used behind a series of 2-6-0s and 2-8-0s, followed by No. 7815 Fritwell Manor between June and December 1963, and finally allocated to 2-8-0 No. 3802.
The restoration of the tender has progressed steadily since 1981 with a new well tank fitted, a new water tank welded inside the original plating and many original parts restored for use. The water test was completed on Saturday 4 November.
The agreement includes the transport of the tender to Llangollen, where the Betton Grange Society members will complete the tender to operational condition. This includes :
This work is expected to be completed by the end of January, followed by testing. The tender will then be used behind GWR 2-8-0 No. 3802 for a photo charter in March, and then at the Betton Grange Society's 'Steel, Steam and Stars' Gala at Llangollen in April. Following these events the tender will be available for hire until No. 2807 is completed, expected to be late 2007.
Project Manager Steve Price commented "For the project to restore No. 2807 this is a major step forward. When the tender returns it will be a complete and tested piece of equipment. The resources of Cotswold Steam Preservation can now be concentrated on the chassis and boiler restoration bringing forward completion of No. 2807 to running condition."
Will Naylor, of the Betton Grange Society, said "This is a real twist of fate", referring to the revelation that the tender that would be used behind No 3802 was the very same one that the locomotive was last paired with leading up to withdrawal in 1963. Steve Price added, "Being able to pair up a locomotive and tender again after all this time is a remarkable turn of events. We're very pleased to be able to assist in making this happen."
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (C.S.P.), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, are pleased to announce that their Churchward 3500 gallon tender, No 2065, has been successfully water tested.
Tender No. 2065 was built in 1919 and was used behind a series of 2-6-0s until 1947 when it was allocated to 2-8-0 No. 2865. After more 2-6-0s and 2-8-0s, the tender was used behind No. 7815 Fritwell Manor between June and December 1963, and finally allocated to 2-8-0 No. 3802.
When purchased by Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. in 1981, this was the last 3500 gallon tender left in Woodham Brothers scrapyard at Barry.
No. 2807 herself had been allocated tender 2203 in 1960 and it was with this tender that the locomotive entered Barry scrapyard. The tender was sold as a separate item, and it is believed that it was broken up for spares.
The restoration of the tender has progressed steadily since 1981 with a new well tank fitted, a new water tank welded inside the original plating and many original parts restored for use.
Preparation for the water test began in earnest during September this year. Drain taps have been fitted into the well tank and on the low points of pipework. The inside of the tank was painted with waterproof paint followed by bitumen sealant.
Filling with water began on Saturday 21 October and by the end of the day the tender contained 1200 gallons of water. There were no significant problems, just a slight drip from one of the two water feed valves. The tender was left with the 1200 gallons in the tank for a fortnight to make sure all was satisfactory.
Then on Saturday 4 November the test was completed. Another 1600 gallons poured into the tank making 2800 gallons in total. At this point it was decided that this was sufficient to test the tank. The only problems were very small leaks from either side at the bottom of the coal chute. After the water is pumped out of the tender on Sunday 12 November, the leaks will be welded to seal the tank.
Cotswold Steam would like to thank the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway fire dept. for their assistance in filling and emptying the tender water tank.
There is still work to be completed before the tender can be used :
It is hoped that this work will be completed in the near future giving Cotswold Steam a working tender to use behind No. 2807. As No. 2807 herself is still at least six months away from steaming, the tender will be available for hire for a period of time.
Project Manager Steve Price commented "This is another milestone for the project to restore No. 2807 to working order. We're very pleased with the progress on the tender and expect to see it complete and ready to run in a few months time."
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. (C.S.P.), owners of Great Western Railway 2800 class 2-8-0 No. 2807, are within sight of completing their locomotive
The project was £50,000 short of the money required to complete the boiler. Most of the remainder had already been raised by C.S.P. But on top of that, a boiler inspection carried out recently has revealed some previously unidentified problems that will cost in the region of £20,000 to correct. Which leaves the project £70,000 short of being able to complete the boiler work, which means that the project is £70,000 short of completion.
Being so close, but not quite there, is a great disappointment to all of the supporters of No. 2807, who have backed the project to return this historically significant 100 year old locomotive to steam. For this reason, C.S.P. has decided to launch 'The Final Push' share issue to allow the restoration to be completed. The share issue is designed to raise the £70,000 which is needed to complete the boiler. With shares priced at £150 each, the share issue will be limited to 500 shares, which will raise a total of £75,000 and allow the dream of an operational No. 2807 to be fulfilled.
This share issue is launched on June 20 to mark the 25th anniversary of the arrival of No. 2807 at Toddington from Woodham Brothers scrapyard at Barry.
Purchasers of shares from this issue will receive a special limited edition share certificate featuring photographs of No. 2807. As shareholders, they will also receive quarterly copies of the C.S.P. magazine 2807 News, a priority application to ride behind No. 2807 on her first day in service, advance notice of events and restoration milestones, and of course an opportunity to vote at C.S.P. meetings and 'have a say' in the future of the locomotive.
In addition to this, purchasers of 'The Final Push' shares will receive their choice of either
The share issue is part of C.S.P.'s 'a 28 for 2008' campaign. The project plan shows that No. 2807 will be steamed for the first time in preservation during 2007 and enter service on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for the 2008 season. This will mark the end of a long but steady restoration since No. 2807 arrived at Toddington in 1981.
To help prospective purchasers, C.S.P. have recently added a feature to their website which allows purchase of C.S.P. shares online using credit and debit cards.
Why is No. 2807 historically significant?
Commenting on the share issue, C.S.P. Chairman Fred Leach says "Like nearly all of the Barry restoration projects, this one has proved to be more of a challenge than was ever expected. But now the completion of this restoration project is in sight. In less than two years No. 2807 could be hauling trains on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. It's a very exciting time." Publicity Officer Steve Price adds "We're nearly there. Just one final push will see this fine and historically significant locomotive hauling trains again for the first time in over 40 years. What could be better than that?"
Find out more about our 'The Final Push' share issue.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd., owners of Great Western Railway 28XX 2-8-0 No. 2807 removed the boiler from the frames of the locomotive at Toddington, on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, on Saturday 25th February. The locomotive had been cosmetically restored to celebrate its 100th birthday. So removal of the boiler meant removal of boiler barrel and firebox cladding, but progress on other parts of the restoration meant that the boiler had to go away for specialist work so that its return should coincide with completion of work on the chassis and tender.
The operation to remove the boiler went very smoothly, despite the cold. There was snow on the surrounding hills all day! The boiler was transported to Llangollen, where work will be carried out to:
This work will be followed by a hydraulic test, and then a steam test.
The plan is for the boiler to return in a year. Other boiler work includes designing the ash pan, grate and ash deflector.
By this time work on the chassis and tender should have been completed. Outstanding work includes:
CHASSIS
TENDER
When the boiler returns from Llangollen, there will be a major task to assemble all of the parts, and then start test running.
An unfortunate consequence of removing the boiler at this time is that No. 2807 will not now be displayed at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Centenary Gala. "That's a shame because it would have been a good opportunity to draw attention to the progress of 2807," Steve Price, Publicity Officer of Cotswold Steam Preservation, concedes. "But Llangollen were ready to accept the boiler and get cracking," he says. "And this work is vital if we are not to find ourselves waiting for the boiler to be finished, after all the other work has been finished."
See also the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway web site.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. have been planning for nearly two years for the 100th birthday of their steam locomotive, Great Western Railway 28XX class No. 2807. This was an anniversary not to be missed because No. 2807 is
The restoration effort moved into overdrive in the week leading up to the first of the events. Indeed the left hand side connecting rod was delivered to Toddington and fitted to No. 2807 on Wednesday 7 September, and not completed until Friday, the day before the steam gala. The left hand side steam pipe cladding was also completed and fitted on the Friday, while painting of the locomotive and tender continued into the evening.
The birthday celebrations were split into two separate events. The public birthday, held over the weekend of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway steam gala of September 10-11, was an opportunity for visitors to see No. 2807 and appreciate what has been done in terms of restoration, particularly over the last year. The locomotive was moved, each day, from the yard at Toddington to the bay platform of Toddington station. This gave visitors a clear view of the locomotive and an opportunity to 'visit' the cab. On the Saturday the move was carried out by a diesel shunting locomotive, on the Sunday No. 2807 was moved from the yard to the bay platform by 9F No. 92203 Black Prince and back to the yard by Hall class No. 7903 Foremarke Hall.
The weather for the gala was a bit of a disappointment, being wet on the Saturday, and only brightening up on the Sunday afternoon. Nevertheless, there was a steady flow of interested people visiting No. 2807, and many regular Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway visitors expressed their surprise at seeing the locomotive in such an advanced stage of restoration.
The second event, the private supporters birthday celebration, was held the following Saturday, September 17. One hundred supporters had booked places for the 100th birthday celebration day. It was a beautiful sunny autumn day. Restoration team members prepared the loco for the visitors. Supporters were greeted at Toddington by the organiser of Friends of 2807. After a brief tour of the yard at Toddington they were taken to see No. 2807. Lots of photos were taken. Many people climbed up into the cab, and some of the more adventurous climbed onto the tender. Everybody seemed pleased and enthusiastic about the progress that has been made in the last 18 months, one or two were quite emotional. After the visit to see No. 2807, the supporters boarded the 13:30 departure from Toddington to Cheltenham Racecourse. The train was hauled by Hall class locomotive No. 4936 Kinlet Hall. On the return journey supporters left the train at Winchcombe where light refreshments were laid on, the Cotswold Steam stall was set up, Centenary Raffle tickets were on sale, and there was an auction for the birthday cake. Supporters then made their way back to Toddington on the next train, hauled by Merchant Navy No. 35005 Canadian Pacific.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. would like to thank the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for their help with the organisation of these events.
The main recent restoration achievements that were there for all to see were:-
The plan now is to work on the ashpan, grate, and other items related to the boiler, before the boiler is removed early in 2006 to be sent away for specialist work to be carried out. It is expected that this specialist work will take about a year to complete. While the boiler is away, work will continue on the chassis and tender, and as many as possible of the boiler items, so that when the boiler returns all other major items will be compete. It is hoped that steam will be generated in the boiler for the first time in preservation on 2 August 2007 (2/8/07), followed by completion of the restoration project and locomotive running in 2008.
No. 2807 will run initially on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, hauling scheduled passenger trains and goods charters, with visits to other lines possible later.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. are fortunate to have an excellent team of skilled restorers and enthusiastic fund raisers who will make all of this possible, and the current company directors are determined to complete the project in the timescales stated to ensure that enthusiasts and visitors can enjoy the locomotive in years to come.
Cotswold Steam Preservation are the owners of Great Western Railway 28XX steam locomotive No. 2807. No. 2807 is a powerful 'heavy freight' locomotive, of a type which is not normally considered 'glamorous'. But No. 2807 is different because
If that were not enough, No. 2807 is also 100 years old this year, having been completed in October 1905, at the Great Western Railway works at Swindon.
During its 58 years of service No. 2807 worked out of a number of sheds, including Old Oak Common, Newton Abbot, Bristol St Philips Marsh, Llanelli, Wolverhampton Stafford Road, Cardiff (Canton), Tyseley, Chester, Worcester, Hereford and Severn Tunnel Junction.
The locomotive was withdrawn in 1963 and sent to Woodham Brothers scrapyard at Barry. There it stayed until saved in 1981. The locomotive is now being restored at Toddington on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, which runs between Toddington and Cheltenham.
This year has seen some truly magnificent leaps forward on the restoration of No. 2807. Already this year:-
Before September it is planned to:-
No. 2807 will be displayed at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway steam gala on 10-11 September. This will be the public celebration of the locomotive's 100th birthday and will give everybody an opportunity to view the progress that has been made, and to see how close to completion the project is. On this weekend the C.S.P. sales stand will also be present, along with displays relating to No. 2807.
The following weekend Cotswold Steam are holding a birthday celebration for shareholders and 'Friends of 2807'. This will give supporters an opportunity to have a close look at progress and a ride on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.
After the celebrations it is planned that the boiler will be removed from the frames and sent away for specialist work to be carried out. It is expected that this will take about a year to complete. While the boiler is away, work will continue on the ashpan, grate, blower ring, petticoat and steam pipe, and many other smaller items. It is hoped that steam will be generated in the boiler for the first time in preservation on 2 August 2007 (2/8/07), followed by completion of the restoration project and locomotive running in 2008.
It is anticipated that No. 2807 will run initially on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, hauling scheduled passenger trains and goods charters, with visits to other lines possible later.
Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd. are fortunate to have an excellent team of skilled restorers and enthusiastic fund raisers who will make all of this possible, and the current company directors are determined to complete the project in the timescales stated to ensure that enthusiasts and visitors can enjoy the locomotive in years to come.
Cotswold Steam Preservation today announce the availability of a special 'Limited Edition' Share Certificate. The special share certificate has been produced to celebrate the centenary year of the C.S.P. owned G.W.R. steam locomotive No. 2807, and will only be available to share purchases completed during 2005.
No. 2807 was completed in October 1905 as one of the first lot of the acclaimed 28XX class of heavy freight locomotives. Only two older Swindon built locomotives are still in existence, City of Truro and the 'Dean Goods'. Since the 28XXs were the first British 2-8-0 locomotives, then No. 2807 is also the oldest surviving British 2-8-0.
Now owned by C.S.P., the locomotive is being restored at Toddington on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. The share certificate features six photographs, showing No. 2807 in service, at Barry, arriving at Toddington, and three stages of restoration. The three restoration photographs are reproduced in colour. The most recent photograph shows No. 2807 with the boiler fitted.
C.S.P. shares can be purchased for £150 each, or can be paid for in monthly instalments. In either case, the purchase must be completed during 2005 to qualify to receive the special share certificate.
Alongside the special share certificate, C.S.P. are also running a Centenary Raffle. Prizes include a DVD player, a holiday, steam DVDs and videos, rail travel, and a signed painting of No. 2807. Tickets are being sold in books of four at £1 each.
The 'Limited Edition' Centenary Bear that was introduced at the start of the year is selling well. This is a limited edition of 100 bears and more than half have already been sold. Each comes with a numbered certificate and a free entry into a draw to win £100 in cash.
Other ways to help the project include becoming a 'Friend of 2807', sponsoring a boiler tube, purchasing a boiler bond, or joining the '100 Club'.
Find out about share purchase here.
Cotswold Steam Preservation today announce a big leap forward in the restoration of No. 2807.
On Saturday 9 April the C.S.P. Restoration Team fitted the boiler to G.W.R. 28XX class No. 2807. This is the first time that boiler and frames have been united since 1982.
Everything was carefully planned and prepared in the weeks leading up to the lift. Then on the day, tools and nuts and bolts were strategically placed.
When the crane arrived, the cab roof was removed first, and lowered onto a prepared area. Then the smokebox was lifted and swung round to the front of the boiler. It had been expected that this would be the difficult part of the procedure, but nobody was prepared for what happened next. The smokebox just wouldn't fit onto the boiler. This was a major problem because the smokebox had to fit to allow the boiler lift to proceed.
Eventually the collective minds worked out that the smokebox had gone out of shape, it was oval instead of round. Maybe the weight of the chimney on the un-supported smokebox had proved too much! So what happened? Out came an Acro prop, and the smokebox was 'persuaded' back into its proper shape. Then a second attempt to fit the smokebox, and with some heaving and more 'persuading', the smokebox was on.
The next job was the BIG one. Lift the boiler, plus smokebox, onto the frames. This is a tricky manoeuvre, because the boiler has to be lifted level, swung around, and then lowered onto the frames so that the bolt holes on the smokebox line up with those on the saddle. And at the same time the firebox slips down between the frames. There's only approximately half an inch of clearance each side of the firebox, so it's a tight squeeze. The last job for the crane was to lift the cab roof back onto the loco, and this went smoothly.
The boiler is a G.W.R. standard number 1 boiler, serial number 8270. It was fitted to No. 2807 in November 1960, three years before No. 2807 was withdrawn. The boiler was previously fitted to No. 3864, No. 3850, No. 6819 Highnam Grange and No. 5988 Bostock Hall, but was also fitted to Toddington Grange between 1949 and 1952.
The boiler was removed from the frames shortly after arrival at Toddington in 1981.
Meanwhile, the connecting rods have been sent away for machining. The rods were cast and delivered to C.S.P. at Toddington early in 2003. It is hoped that the fully completed rods will be returned to Toddington by July this year, for fitting in August.
It is planned to have No. 2807 back in steam during 2007.
Cotswold Steam Preservation (C.S.P.) owned 28XX class No. 2807 is 100 years old this year. No. 2807 is one of the oldest Swindon built Great Western Railway locomotives still in existence. Only City of Truro and the Dean Goods are older.
C.S.P. do not intend that this most significant year will pass by unnoticed, and so they are planning a number of events and fund raising activities for the year.
At the forefront of the events will be the celebrations coinciding with the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Steam Gala to be held 10-11 September. No. 2807 will be on display for all to see the progress being made on the restoration.
Restoration progress over the last few months has included :-
One or two 'challenges' have arisen and need to be resolved :-
"The speed of restoration progress has accelerated considerably recently, partly because of a number of new volunteers", commented Roger Molesworth, C.S.P. Restoration Project Manager. Steve Price, C.S.P. Publicity Officer added "We intend to put on a good show for the G.W.R. Steam Gala in September. Displaying No. 2807 looking her best is an important part of the 100th birthday celebrations."