6100 ROYAL SCOT

Boiler Number
New boiler 1985 by W.P.Stewart, East Boldon,Co.Durham.
Delivered
Gauge
15"
Prototype class
L.M.S.R.Royal Scot
Outline
Standard Gauge
Wheel arrangement
4-6-0
Cylinder arrangement
2 outside
Motive power
Steam
Comments

Ordered by Sunderland Corporation for their Ocean Park Railroad, Seaburn, Co.Durham, named BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE. 1963 after boiler failure rebuilt with diesel electric drive. 1971 sold to T.E.Tate, Haswell, Co.Durham, who commenced rebuild back to steam. 04/1980 sold to Lightwater Valley Railway, Ripon, who completed rebuild with new boiler, re-entered service 08/1985 without nameplates. with running number 6100. 23/03/ 1994 sold to private owner in Derbyshire. By 2005 dismantled for overhaul. 09/2014 advertised for sale, no further news.

Source(s)
Miniature Steam Railways in the British Isles
Location Date Range Edit
E1771