73156, BR Standard Class 5MT

A preserved BR Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 mixed-traffic locomotive, built at Swindon Works in 1957. Withdrawn from British Railways service in 1968 — among the final examples of the class in service. Rescued from Woodham Brothers' scrapyard at Barry and based at the Great Central Railway, Loughborough.

Last recorded as based at the Great Central Railway, Loughborough. Operating status: Heritage railway service / cycles. Current livery: BR Brunswick green.

Location, livery and operating status last confirmed pre-2024 and subject to change. Check with the owning organisation or heritage railway for current information.

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Location, livery and status last confirmed pre-2024, subject to verification.