Erlestoke Latest News
Due to recent events Bradley Manor has been moved from the West Somerset Railway to Tysley Loco Works for repair. Details of the repair works needed and being carried out will be released in due course via our monthly website updates and the EMF Facebook page.
January 2020
Appeal launched for Ex GWR Locomotives Nos. 7802 Bradley Manor & 7812…
December 2019
John Whitcomb It is with deep sadness that we learned this month…
September 2019
7802 Bradley Manor: The wait for the outcomes of the detailed investigations…
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Formed in 1973 EMF was successful in the rescue through fund raising and purchase of firstly Erlestoke Manor and later Bradley Manor from Woodham’s scrap yard in Barry, South Wales. Having been cast aside by British Railways as surplus and outmoded at the end of 1965, 7812 was rescued in 1974 and 7802 in 1979.
Once saved the fund’s attention focussed on returning 7812 to working order an aim which was achieved in 1979. Initially purchased solely for spare parts the fund was encouraged to restore 7802 to working order a practical and financial feat which was achieved in 1993. Since then both locomotives have proved their usefulness in regular heritage railway service.
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