The 2874 Trust has been formed to ensure the restoration and then operation of the ex Great Western Railway 2-8-0 heavy freight locomotive number 2874. The loco was built in 1918 to a Churchward design and remained in service until 1963.

We will be using our restoration project to provide training in heritage engineering skills for those new to the sector and development opportunities for the more experienced volunteer - in this way we will help ensure the expertise to restore, maintain and operate historic steam locos is secured so that future generations can enjoy some of Britain's industrial heritage.

The loco has stood idle for over 50 years but we aim to give it a new life working on Heritage Railways and so give pleasure to the thousands of passengers who each year enjoy the sight, sounds and smell of steam power.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone who assists in the restoration either physically or with other support gains both satisfaction and enjoyment from the experience, we hope you enjoy learning something about heritage engineering and our loco from this website.

We are delighted that Dapol have very kindly agreed to make a donation to us for every one of their 2874 models sold - look out for the launch or register your interest by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a title of "2874 Expression of Interest" - be among the first to have your own 2874!

Click here to read background information on the volunteer Trustees and our President

Latest News

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16 October 2024

Dapol have now released some CAD drawings of the new 2874 model  They can be seen...

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06 August 2024

    The 2874 Trust is delighted to advise that we have been awarded a significant grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to train and develop volunteers’ heritage...

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10 July 2024

The current Trackside features an article on the 2874 Trust’s Sisters of Steam. Additionaly they have very kindly agreed to support The 2874 Trust with a donation for each new subscription which...

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