5764, GWR 5700 Class (Severn Valley Railway)
Built 1929 at Swindon, a preserved GWR 5700 Pannier Tank locomotive built in 1927. Withdrawn from British Railways service in 1962. Acquired for preservation in 1973.
5764 was withdrawn by BR in 1962 and sold to London Transport in the same year, working Metropolitan Line engineering trains until 1971. Acquired by the SVR in 1973, the engine has given decades of working service on the line.
One of two preserved 5700 panniers acquired by the Severn Valley Railway from London Transport.
Last recorded as based at the Severn Valley Railway, owned by SVR Pannier Tank Fund. Operating status: Static display. Current livery: London Transport maroon (as L95).
Location, livery and operating status last confirmed pre-2024 and subject to change. Check with the owning organisation or heritage railway for current information.
Notable history
5764 was withdrawn by BR in 1962 and sold to London Transport in the same year, working Metropolitan Line engineering trains until 1971. Acquired by the SVR in 1973, the engine has given decades of working service on the line.
Additional notes
One of two preserved 5700 panniers acquired by the Severn Valley Railway from London Transport.
