Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway 0 6 0ST Victor 17/05/2015

In the last few days, former Austin motor Co 0-6-0ST 'Victor' made it's debut at the lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway since arriving in a partially restored state in 2009. Being one of three powerful 0-6-0STs built to rival diesel locos, she has many features not normally associated with industrial locomotives, such as roller bearings, Walscharts valve gear and rocking grates, self-cleaning smoke-box and more.
She is expected to be a welcome addition to the L & H R fleet, being just as powerful as a black 5! She should make light work of the 3.2 mile line. This was only her 4th day back in service and her third solo running! She is also currently the only loco to be facing toward Haverthwaite rather than Lakeside, which makes for some interesting shots.

[@Linesider1]

A much more interesting industrial loco with all that outside valve gear - many thanks for the upload, much enjoyed.

[@TringsTrainsProductions]

glad you enjoyed it. She is very different from many other industrial locos.

[@johnwood700]

Great video, many thanks for sharing. The first loco I fired in 1976 prior to WSR opening. Must get reacquainted with an old friend soon.

[@TringsTrainsProductions]

John Wood You should John. Given your connection i'm sure they might let you on the footplate once again. Always nice to hear about people's connections to these locos.