34081 92 Squadron, SR Battle of Britain Class
A preserved SR Battle of Britain Class 4-6-2 Pacific, built at Brighton Works in 1948. Allocated to Ramsgate working prestigious named expresses including the Thanet Belle, Night Ferry, and Golden Arrow. Withdrawn from British Railways service in 1964. Rescued from Woodham Brothers' scrapyard at Barry, South Wales in 1980.
92 Squadron is an unrebuilt Bulleid Light Pacific retaining its original air-smoothed casing and chain-driven valve gear. Based at the Bluebell Railway, she has been a regular and reliable performer in preservation and has visited other heritage railways for galas.
Last recorded as based at the Bluebell Railway. 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.
Notable history
34081 92 Squadron was built at Brighton Works in 1948 and allocated to Ramsgate, where she hauled prestigious named expresses including the Thanet Belle, The Man of Kent, Night Ferry, and Golden Arrow Pullman. Withdrawn from BR service in 1964 and sent to Barry scrapyard, she was rescued for preservation in 1980. An unrebuilt Bulleid Light Pacific, she retains her original air-smoothed casing. She is based at the Bluebell Railway and has been a regular performer there, also attending galas at other railways.
Additional notes
Location last confirmed: 2024, Lancashire (private restoration site).
