73082 Camelot Locomotive Society
The Society owns the preserved British Railways Standard 5MT Steam Locomotive 73082 Camelot, which runs on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex, Southern England. Follow the links to learn more about us.
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1979-1995 Restoration from Scrap

Collecting a BR Standard Tender Frame, used as an ingot carrier, from Briton Ferry Steel Plant. November 1978. PETER GIBBS.

Pulling the distorted frame back into shape. Mid 1983. S DESMOND.

Tender Frame back on the rails. August 1984. S DESMOND.

Tender Tank under construction at Shipyard Services, May 1983. P GIBBS.

Completed Tender Tank at Shipyard Services, January 1985. S DESMOND

Tender Tank delivered to Sheffield Park, February 1985. PETER GIBBS.

New Tender Tank mounted on the restored frame, attached to the locomotive, February 1985. S DESMOND.

After Camelot was secured at the Bluebell Railway, the Society began the job of restoring her. The first task was to build a new tender.

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The Bluebell Railway is closed until further notice. Camelot is receiving workshop attention. More information is on the "News and Events" page. Photo: 26 August 2020, JAMES CORBEN.
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