55 Stepney (Black livery)

London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) A1X Stroudley Terrier 0-6-0T, 55 Stepney, returned to limited service, in black livery, following an overhaul in 2010. Unfortunately during 2014 the engine was withdrawn from service and requires very extensive repair before it can steam again. It is likely to be on static display for an extended period. In the early part of 2015 the engine was repainted to return it to the iconic colour that younger visitors will more readily recognise.

Another collection shows the engine in gamboge livery, and a further gallery illustrates it's overhaul in 2010.

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55 Stepney runs round at Kingscote. 17.05.2010 2601
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney approaches Horsted Keynes from the Ardingly spur. 17.05.2010 2547
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney poses at Horsted Keynes. 17.05.2010 2552
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney approaches Lindfield Wood with a Bluebell Special. 03.05.2011 1004
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and 672 Fenchurch cross Poleay Bridge with a recreation of the first train. 07.08.2010 30008
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
On a rare outing with a service train, 55 Stepney and 592 steam north over Poleay Bridge. 26.08.2013 7977
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 steam north from Sloop Bridge with a special train. 17.05.2010 2629
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney gives a steam display as it emerges from West Hoathly tunnel. 17.05.2010 30018
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 steam north over Poleay Bridge. 23.05.2010 2680
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 arrive at Kingscote. 23.05.2010. 2723
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney provides Brake Van rides at Horsted Keynes as 178 leaves with a northbound train. 12.03.2011 0233
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
50 years ago 55 Stepney steams north over Poleay Bridge, with 672 Fenchurch bringing up the rear. 07.08.1960 Oh all right, it's actually 2010... 30008
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney steams through Rock Cutting with a Bluebell Special. 03.05.2011 1066
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney leaves Kingscote with the Director's Saloon. 14.06.2013 8962
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and 672 Fenchurch arriving at Kingscote. 08.08.2010 3810
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 pass through the site of the former West Hoathly Station. 17.05.2010 2588
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney hauls a special train comprised of the Director's Saloon north from Leamland Bridge. 14.06.2013 8952
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and 592 steam north over Poleay Bridge with a Bank Holiday train. 26.08.2013 7974
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 pass the Kingscote Advance Starter with a special train. 17.05.2010 2607
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 pass through Three Arch Bridge with a northbound train. 26.06.2010 2931
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney, in the livery of 32665 for a photo charter, outside Sheffield Park Shed. 15.04.2012 4451
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney at Horsted Keynes providing Brake Van rides down the Ardingly Spur. 22.06.2013 8973
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and 672 Fenchurch cross Poleay Bridge with a recreation of the first train. 07.08.2010 3745
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 leave Sheffield Park. 23.05.2010 30007
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney at Horsted Keynes with Captain Baxter following a Stepney Club event to celebrate the engine's 139th birthday. 18.05.2014 10628
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and 672 Fenchurch arriving at Kingscote. 08.08.2010 30005
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney poses outside Sheffield Park. 23.05.2010 30003
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 arrive at Horsted Keynes with a southbound train. 23.05.2010 2708
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney on the Ardingly Spur, providing Brake Van rides. 12.03.2011 6247
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 run round at Kingscote. 17.05.2010 2592
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
In an interval between Brake Van rides, 55 Stepney takes water in the Down yard at Horsted Keynes. 12.03.2011 6255
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and 592 leave Sheffield Park with a Bank Holiday train. 26.08.2013 7968
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney leaves Horsted Keynes following a Stepney Club event to celebrate the engine's 139th birthday. 18.05.2014 9488
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney on shed at Sheffield Park ready to greet Bluebell's younger customers. 24.06.2010 2820
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
It is not grain or noise on the image - the rain is lashing down as 55 Stepney returns to Horsted Keynes with the brake van. Drops of rain can even be seen bouncing up off the platform. 13.03.2011 0386
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 arrive at Horsted Keynes. 23.05.2010 2710
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney stands at East Grinstead. 26.08.2013 7951
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney and B473 surrender the single line token on arrival at Kingscote. 23.05.2010 30029
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney waits to emerge from the Ardingly spur. 17.05.2010 2532
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney leaves Horsted Keynes following a Stepney Club event to celebrate the engine's 139th birthday. 18.05.2014 9492
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney on shed at Sheffield Park, with 1638 in the background. 18.11.2012 5880
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney on display at Horsted Keynes during a Stepney Club event to celebrate the engine's 139th birthday. 18.05.2014 10548
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
B473 and 55 Stepney run round at Kingscote. 17.05.2010 2598
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney on the Ardingly Spur, providing Brake Van rides. 12.03.2011 6235
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier
55 Stepney on display at Horsted Keynes during a Stepney Club event to celebrate the engine's 139th birthday. 18.05.2014 10553
bluebell railway 55 stepney London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR A1X Stroudley Terrier