The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society is embarking on an exciting new chapter as they prepare to relocate the iconic Merchant Navy class locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation to a new secure storage location and separately set up a new volunteer working base at the Yeovil Railway Centre. This move marks a significant step forward in their aim to restore this magnificent locomotive to her original Bulleid condition, complete with the original air smooth casing and Bulleid’s unique patented chain driven valve gear.
With their new working base at The Yeovil Railway Centre, the dedicated volunteers are ready to commence the next phase of restoration. This facility will enable them to start to manufacture essential new components for 35011, bringing them closer to realising their vision of seeing her restored as she was when first built.
However, this ambitious project comes with its challenges. The cost of relocating the locomotive, along with its parts and storage containers, exceeds £10,000.
This post is a little plea for help as they are looking for your support in raising £5,000 towards this goal. Every contribution counts; the more that we can raise together, the more resources that they can allocate towards the ongoing restoration efforts.