45231 Sherwood Forester, LMS Stanier Black Five

Running number (BR/operator)	45231
Name	Sherwood Forester
Locomotive class	LMS Stanier Black Five
Current location	West Coast Railways, Carnforth
Owner / preservation society	West Coast Railways
Operating status	Under restoration
Current livery	BR Brunswick green
Year built	1936

A preserved LMS Stanier Black Five 4-6-0, built in 1936 and named The Sherwood Forester in preservation. Rescued from Woodham Brothers' scrapyard at Barry, South Wales and restored to working order. Main-line certified and based at West Coast Railways, Carnforth, hauling regular charter trains on the national network.

Last recorded as based at West Coast Railways, Carnforth, owned by West Coast Railways. Operating status: Main-line certified. 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.