BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0, 92240, arrived on the Bluebell Railway on 5 October 1978 and was last operational in November 2002.
It is currently awaiting an overhaul, which is not thought to be a particularly complex undertaking.
The engine has been moved to Horsted Keynes Station, where it has been on display. Together with 75027 the engine is currently being repainted to a professional standard at no cost to the Bluebell Railway to help with conservation of the locomotives. The work has been funded by an anonymous donor.
It is currently awaiting an overhaul, which is not thought to be a particularly complex undertaking.
The engine has been moved to Horsted Keynes Station, where it has been on display. Together with 75027 the engine is currently being repainted to a professional standard at no cost to the Bluebell Railway to help with conservation of the locomotives. The work has been funded by an anonymous donor.
92240 on shed at Sheffield Park. 16.10.2005
92240 with members of the 9F Club. Horsted Keynes 16.04.2011
92240 HK 300512 4927 E
75027 HK 300512 4934 E
75027 HK 300512 4929 E
75027 HK 300512 4931 E
92240 HK 300512 4923 E
92240 HK 300512 4932 E
92240 HK 300512 4922 E
92240 HK 300512 4925 E
92240 HK 300512 4933 E
92240 HK 300512 4930 E
75027 in varying stages of undercoat at Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3865
Whilst 75027 is alongside Platform 1, the opportunity has been taken to start work on the tender. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3870
On 18 March members of the 9F Club continued with their most useful task of helping to maintain the engines. This is one of 75027's wheels after the 9F team had cleaned it. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3857
More of 75027's wheels and motion after the 9F Club cleaning team had spent some time working on them. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3858
The offside cylinder on 75027 has now been rubbed down and treated with Chelade. A chemical reaction effectively kills any rust, and a base is created for the various undercoats. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3859
The nearside cylinder on 75027 is also being prepared for undercoat. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3855
The nearside wheels and motion of 75027, with the cleaning work obvious. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3856
Michelle Barton was preparing the tender for painting. The difference between the treated end of the tender and the section that was being rubbed down is clear. The section nearest to the camera is now smooth to the touch. Compare the surface also to the cab door to see the progress that is being achieved. Rubbing down has shown that the original undercoats on 75027 have largely failed and turned to a chalky texture, whereas the original undercoats on 92240 are in slightly better condition. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3863
A close up of the prepared end of the tender of 75027. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3860
The rear end of the tender of 75027, which was still being rubbed down. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3861
Rubbing down meets original paintwork. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3862
92240 is also alongside Platform 1, but work is currently concentrated on 75027. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3867
92240 is also alongside Platform 1, but work is currently concentrated on 75027. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3868
92240 is also alongside Platform 1, but work is currently concentrated on 75027. Horsted Keynes. 20.03.2012 3869
92240 is currently alongside Platform 1 21.02.2012 3688
92240 is currently alongside Platform 1 21.02.2012 3689
92240 is currently alongside Platform 1 21.02.2012 3685
92240 is currently alongside Platform 1 21.02.2012 3677
75027 is currently alongside Platform 1 21.02.2012 3683
75027 is currently alongside Platform 1 21.02.2012 3681
Progress on the painting of 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
Progress on the painting of 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
Progress on the painting of 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
Progress on the painting of 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
Progress on the painting of 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
At the risk of stating the obvious, the team are currently working on the engines, to protect them from the winter weather, and have yet to start the tenders. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
At the risk of stating the obvious, the team are currently working on the engines, to protect them from the winter weather, and have yet to start the tenders. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
Progress on the painting of 92240. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
Progress on the painting of 75027. Horsted Keynes 24.11.2011
Dave Martin, Michelle Barton and Matthew Cousins, who have been painting 92240 and 75027. Horsted Keynes 01.11.2011
Dave Martin, Michelle Barton and Matthew Cousins, who have been painting 92240 and 75027. Horsted Keynes 01.11.2011
92240 in red oxide. Horsted Keynes 01.11.2011
75027 in red oxide. Horsted Keynes 01.11.2011
Michelle Barton helping to repaint 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 21.10.2011
Michelle Barton helping to repaint 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 21.10.2011
Michelle Barton helping to repaint 75027 and 92240. Horsted Keynes 21.10.2011
75027 in red oxide. Horsted Keynes 21.10.2011
92240 in red oxide. Horsted Keynes 21.10.2011
92240 75027 HK 240911 2954 E
75027 in green undercoat HK 240911 2953 E
92240 in gray undercoat HK 240911 2952 E
75027 Birds nest HK 240911 2956 E
75027 and 92240 on display at Horsted Keynes before repainting work started. 26.05.2011 1731
92240 and 75027 on display at Horsted Keynes. 23.10.2009
92240 on display at Horsted Keynes. 23.10.2009
92240 on display at Horsted Keynes. 23.10.2009
On the footplate of 92240 at Horsted Keynes. 25.10.2009
75027 and 92240 pose alongside Sheffield Park Shed. 17.10.2008
92240 stored in the western sidings at Sheffield Park. 17.02.2007
92240 stored in the western sidings at Sheffield Park. 17.02.2007
92240 on display in the dock at Sheffield Park. 01.01.2007
92240 on shed at Sheffield Park. 16.02.2006
A low resolution image of 92240 taken at Horsted Keynes on 20.09.1998
A low resolution image of 92240 taken at Horsted Keynes on 20.09.1998
A low resolution image of 92240 taken at Horsted Keynes on 20.09.1998. Note that there is no southern signal gantry or Ardingly Spur; just a single starting signal.
A low resolution image of 92240 taken at Horsted Keynes on 20.09.1998
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