A very sad picture of Barlay 0-4-0ST 2343/1953 also known as British Gypsum No. 4.
Found another pic, no better but the engine’s still in one piece!
This Barclay engine, similar to ‘Colin McAndrew’, was purchased with the intention of being used, in the first instance, to complete the restoring to working condition of Colin McAndrew by donating its boiler, having a 10 year certificate.
Perhaps, in the fullness of time, British Gypsum No. 4 will be restored in its own right.
Its boiler was repaired and passed its hydraulic test at West Coast Railway’s Carnforth workshops.
Whether or not it will be restored, I don’t know, but I would hope we could manage a coat of paint!
Very sad to see No 4 in that state . I last saw it in 1974 when Carnforth was run as Steamtown and it was immaculate then but it would seem it hasnt seen a paintbrush since as its the same livery now as then.
The engine achieved some fame by being taken on a lowloader to the Traction Engine Rally at Kendal and taking part in the Kendal Torchlight Procession around the towns narrow streets the night before.
I have posted a picture on Flickr of British Gypsum No.4 at Steamtown in immaculate condition
Dave Wilcock.
No.4 certainly looks good Dave. Could I use the photo on my blog, please?
Yes,you can use it with pleasure.
Thanks very much Dave,
All the best,
John (CWS)