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Fowler 4160001/1952 ‘Persil’326 viewsThis small diesel mechanical shunting locomotive was built by John Fowler of Leeds in 1952. Works No. 4160001, she was the prototype of her class and is powered by a McLaren diesel engine with mechanical transmission to four outside coupled wheels.
“Persil” worked at the soap works of Joseph Crosfield & Sons at Warrington until 1971, when they presented it to Steamport. It was the first exhibit for the Southport museum, and was delivered onto track adjacent to the museum premises on 12th January 1972, before the opening of the museum.
After seeing some work in those early days, Persil fell out of use and was replaced by locomotives which were easier to manage & maintain. Various long term problems, including the condition of the locomotives tyres have restricted any attempts to bring Persil back into use. The Fowler was brought to Preston, and arrived on 20th February 1999. The locomotive has undergone a refresh of it’s paintwork, being restored into its original blue livery and displayed within the museum as a good example of an early diesel shunter design.
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RSH 7485/1948 ‘Agecroft No.2’319 viewsAgecroft No.2 was one of three standard outside cylinder locomotives ordered by the Salford Corporation Electricity Department for use at Agecroft Power Station near Manchester where they shunted coal wagons from the power station to the coal tipplers. Works no 7485 was delivered in a goods train to Agecroft BR shed. Painted green and black lining edged with red on the outside and yellow on the inside, she was put into store nearby and did not commence work until December 1950.
The power station eventually passed into CEGB ownership and the engines became redundant when a conveyor belt was constructed to bring the coal supplies in directly from Agecroft colliery. When the surplus locos were offered for sale, AG2 was purchased and moved to Southport by road on 14th December 1982. Following intensive restoration, the loco spent much of the 1990s masquerading at ‘Thomas’ (or at least his very close friend)at events at Southport, and also appearing at the Preston Guild celebrations of 1992.
The loco spent most of 2004 off site at the East Lancashire Railway, masquerading as “Percy” for their Thomas events, but after returned to Riversway to haul the first passenger train during the open weekend of 8th & 9th January. This was followed up by operating the inaugural train on our formal open day in September 2005. From then until September 2008, the loco was a regular performer, however, in November 2008, the loco was withdrawn for her well deserved 10 year overhaul. It’s not yet been decided where AG2’s position in the restoration queue will be – however, the loco will hopefully not be away too long!
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L & Y 0-4-0 "Pug" N0. 19 & and Bagnall 2680/1942 'Courageous' 313 viewsL & Y Pug No.19 and Courageous double head out on the 12,45 service about to cross the swing bridge with FR20 on the back for the return.
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Furness Railway - 0-4-0 FR no.20 Tender Engine & Hawthorn Leslie 3931/1938 'Linda' No. 21312 views15:10 returning service with No.19 and Courageous double head out, FR20 and No.21 double head return. Seen here leaving the swing bridge for Riversway Station
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"Courageous" and Hawthorn Leslie 3931/1938 'Linda' No.21311 viewsWaiting for Duties in the shed yard -"Courageous" and No.21
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L & Y 0-4-0 "Pug" N0. 19311 viewsL & Y "Pug" N0.19 moving some coal wagons in the sidings at the Riversway Station.
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Bagnall 2680/1942 ‘Courageous’311 viewsBagnall 2680/1942 ‘Courageous’ moving ouit of the shed sidings onto the main line.
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Bagnall 2680/1942 'Courageous' 311 views"Courageous" at the back of the returning 13.30 service back to Preston Riversway Station.
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L & Y 0-4-0 "Pug" N0. 19310 viewsL & Y "Pug" N0.19 moving some coal wagons in the sidings at the Docklands Station.
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Furness Railway - 0-4-0 FR no.20 Tender Engine309 viewsFurness Railways FR20 at Riversway station back on the 12.00 service after pilot loco 272 had moved off.
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L & Y 0-4-0 "Pug" N0. 19307 viewsL & Y 0-4-0 "Pug" N0. 19 on the 11-00 service (with FR No, 20 on the back) having just crossed the Swing Bridge heading down towards Strand road and the sidings
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Furness Railway - 0-4-0 FR no.20 Tender Engine307 viewsThe 11-00 service with FR No, 20 on the back having just crossed the Swing Bridge heading down towards Strand road and the sidings.
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Grant Richie 0-4-0 - 272/1894307 viewsGrant Richie 0-4-0 - 272/1894 in profole in the far siding at Preton Riversway station
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Furness Railway - 0-4-0 FR no.20 Tender Engine307 viewsThe now returning 12.45 service with Furness Railway - 0-4-0 FR no.20 Tender Engine crossing the swing bridge.
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Grant Richie 0-4-0 - 272/1894306 viewsGrant Richie 0-4-0 - 272/1894 runs around the train at the Strand Road end of the Railway on the 12.00 service
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L & Y Pug No.19 and Bagnall 2680/1942 'Courageous' 306 viewsL & Y Pug No.19 and Courageous double head out on the 12,45 service about to cross the swing bridge with FR20 on the back for the return.
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