Lewisham

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	Bagnall 0-6-0 saddle tank built 1927, number 2221 "Lewisham" Above: Bagnall 0-6-0ST 2221 "Lewisham" rests in steam at Foxfield Wood in July 2003 Built at the Castle Works in Stafford by W G Bagnall in 1927, "Lewisham" was delivered new to the Shropshire Beet Sugar Company at Alscott, near Wellington in Shrophire. Named after Viscount Lewisham, who was chairman of the company until the formation of British Sugar in June 1936, "Lewisham" is characterised by very small diameter driving wheels and a low running plate. It is also fitted with Bagnall Price valve gear, an unusual feature on a standard gauge loco. Having worked alongside several other locomotives over the years, "Lewisham" was eventually replaced by a diesel loco bought secondhand from British Rail (D2302). British Sugar was reluctant to see "Lewisham" scrapped and intended to place it on a plinth in Shrewsbury, but instead donated it to Foxfield and moved it in November 1970. Having entered passenger service on the line in 1973 "Lewisham" has been a regular performer in a variety of liveries, including blue lettered "British Sugar", and currently unlined green. A boiler overhaul took place in 1983/4 and a new brick arch and firedoor deflector plate were fitted to ensure better combustion in the firebox. At the same time a new coal bunker was fabricated, most appropriately at the old Bagnalls works in Stafford as part of a job training scheme. The buffers were packed out with 4" oak blocks in time for the 1985 season to enable tighter couling to passenger stock. "Lewisham" remains in continuous service and is ideal for normal Sunday train operation. Above: "Lewisham" at Foxfield Colliery in April 1976 Technical information: Steam pressure: 150 lbs Cylinders: 13in x 18in Tractive effort:11,661 lbs (at 85% boiler pressure) Wheel diameter: 2' 9" Coupled wheelbase 9' 7" Weight in working order: 25 tons Water capacity: 500 gallons Coal capacity: 32 cu ft Below: The Bagnall worksplate on "Lewisham"

Bagnall 0-6-0 saddle tank built 1927, number 2221 "Lewisham"

Above: Bagnall 0-6-0ST 2221 "Lewisham" rests in steam at Foxfield Wood in July 2003

Built at the Castle Works in Stafford by W G Bagnall in 1927, "Lewisham" was delivered new to the Shropshire Beet Sugar Company at Alscott, near Wellington in Shrophire. Named after Viscount Lewisham, who was chairman of the company until the formation of British Sugar in June 1936, "Lewisham" is characterised by very small diameter driving wheels and a low running plate. It is also fitted with Bagnall Price valve gear, an unusual feature on a standard gauge loco.

Having worked alongside several other locomotives over the years, "Lewisham" was eventually replaced by a diesel loco bought secondhand from British Rail (D2302). British Sugar was reluctant to see "Lewisham" scrapped and intended to place it on a plinth in Shrewsbury, but instead donated it to Foxfield and moved it in November 1970. Having entered passenger service on the line in 1973 "Lewisham" has been a regular performer in a variety of liveries, including blue lettered "British Sugar", and currently unlined green. A boiler overhaul took place in 1983/4 and a new brick arch and firedoor deflector plate were fitted to ensure better combustion in the firebox. At the same time a new coal bunker was fabricated, most appropriately at the old Bagnalls works in Stafford as part of a job training scheme. The buffers were packed out with 4" oak blocks in time for the 1985 season to enable tighter couling to passenger stock. "Lewisham" remains in continuous service and is ideal for normal Sunday train operation.

Above: "Lewisham" at Foxfield Colliery in April 1976

Technical information:

Steam pressure: 150 lbs
Cylinders: 13in x 18in
Tractive effort:11,661 lbs (at 85% boiler pressure)
Wheel diameter: 2' 9"
Coupled wheelbase 9' 7"
Weight in working order: 25 tons
Water capacity: 500 gallons
Coal capacity: 32 cu ft

Below: The Bagnall worksplate on "Lewisham"