Bluebell Railway - Locomotives - 55 Stepney - A retirement tribute

1st January 2005 to 10th June 2008

55 Stepney retired on 10 June 2008 and awaits an overhaul.

This collection shows the engine in service on the Bluebell Railway in recent years.

*** PICTURES OF THE FAREWELL SPECIALS AND STEPNEY'S LAST DAY IN PUBLIC SERVICE NOW INCLUDED IN THIS COLLECTION ***

Stepney and 592 surrender the single line token as they arrive at Kingscote. 08.06.2008	One of the last occasions on which Stepney will take water at Sheffield Park. 08.06.2008	Stepney and Fenchurch haul the four-wheelers and Metropolitan coaches through West Hoathly. 26.04.2008	Stepney and Fenchurch steam north from Leamland Bridge. 26.04.2008
Stepney and Fenchurch emerge from West Hoathly tunnel. 26.04.2008	Fenchurch and Stepney pass the Kingscote fixed Distant signal. 26.04.2008	Stepney and Fenchurch run round at Kingscote. 26.04.2008	Fenchurch and Stepney pass the Kingscote Advance Starter. 26.04.2008
Stepney and Fenchurch pause alongside Kingscote signal box as they run round. 26.04.2008	Stepney steams north from Tremains Crossing past a display of Bluebells. 01.05.2008	With bluebells in the foreground, 55 Stepney steams north from Three Arch Bridge. 01.05.2008	55 Stepney crosses Poleay Bridge with the Observation Car. 01.05.2008

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