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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