9017 Earl of Berkeley (3217) (Black livery)

Great Western Railway (GWR) Dukedog (or Earl class) 4-4-0, 9017 Earl of Berkeley, arrived on the Bluebell Railway on 15 February 1962 and was last overhauled in October 2003.

The engine has also carried the number 3217 and is owned by the Bluebell Railway PLC. It was withdrawn in 2011 and awaits overhaul. Latterly it operated in black livery.

This collection comprises a selection of pictures of 9017 in black livery. A separate collection shows the engine in green livery.

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9017 Earl of Berkeley poses at Kingscote in black livery. 13.09.2009 0021
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley rounds the bend from Sloop Bridge with the Wealden Rambler. 01.05.2010 2228
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north from Three Arch Bridge. 12.09.2009 0022
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley crosses Poleay Bridge with a service train. 01.01.2010 0064
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley arrives at Kingscote. 02.01.2010 0197
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north up Freshfield bank with the Pullman. 27.09.2009 0036
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
Water droplets spray about as 9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north from Three Arch Bridge. 12.09.2009 0018
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley approaches Kingscote with the Wealden Rambler. 27.03.2010 1732
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley rounds the curve north of Sloop Bridge with the Pullman. 24.05.2009 0015
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north from Sheffield Park with the Victorian coaches and the Director's Saloon. 10.10.2009 0130
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley leaves Sheffield Park with the Wealden Rambler. 13.03.2010 1341
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley approaches Birch Farm foot crossing with a service train. 13.02.2010 0526
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley creates steam effects as it arrives at Kingscote on a rather damp day. 13.12.2009 0041
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley arrives at Kingscote with a wedding special. 05.12.2009 0002
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north towards Ketches Halt. 12.09.2009 0150
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley arrives at Kingscote with a service train. 26.07.2009 0071
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north past the Sheffield Park Advance Starter. 12.09.2009 0156
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley arrives at Kingscote whilst the daisies are in bloom. 26.05.2011 7348
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley approaches Birch Farm foot crossing with the Pullman. 23.08.2009 0012
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley creates steam effects as it moves north from Leamland Bridge. 26.05.2011 7368
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north near Black Hut. 25.10.2009 0080
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley approaches Caseford Bridge with the Wealden Rambler. 13.03.2010 1317
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley crosses Poleay Bridge with the Wealden Rambler. 13.03.2010 1345
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley amongst the daisies at Medhurst Farm. 01.06.2011 1758
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley arrives at Kingscote with a special train comprising the Director's Saloon. 13.09.2009 0010
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north from Leamland Bridge. 12.02.2011 5844
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley passes through Horsted Keynes with the Pullman. 09.05.2010 2438
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north from Leamland Bridge. 26.05.2011 1729
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north past Black Hut. 25.10.2009 0076
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley poses in black livery at Kingscote. 25.10.2009 0025
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley stands at Kingscote with a wedding special. 05.12.2009 0004
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley hauls a wedding special north through Leamland Bridge. 05.12.2009 0072
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley runs round at Kingscote. 26.07.2009 0078
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley passes Medhurst Farm with the Wealden Rambler. 13.03.2010 1314
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley crosses Poleay Bridge. 13.03.2011 6291
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley creates a steam display as it leaves Sheffield Park. 13.03.2010 1347
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
The crew of 9017 Earl of Berkeley surrender the single line token as they arrive at Kingscote. 26.07.2009 0065
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley approaches Mill Place cutting. 12.03.2011 6214
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley rounds the bend north of Sloop Bridge with the Pullman. 24.05.2009 0011
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley leaves Sheffield Park. 24.02.2011 0153
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley steams north from Leamland Bridge. 12.02.2011 0109
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley crosses Poleay Bridge with a service train. 24.02.2011 0163
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley crosses Poleay Bridge with the Pullman. 24.05.2009 0070
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley emerges from West Hoathly tunnel with the Victorian coaches. 10.10.2009 0094
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley leaves Sheffield Park. 24.02.2011 0168
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 Earl of Berkeley crosses the River Ouse Bridge. 13.03.2010 1329
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 shunts at Sheffield Park. 24.05.2009 0053
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway
9017 on shed at Sheffield Park in black livery. 24.05.2009 0130
Great Western Railway GWR Dukedog Earl class 9017 Earl of Berkeley bluebell railway