We have just participated in the Bluebell Railway’s Giants of Steam event where Betton Grange rubbed shoulders with other 21st Century new builds. 32424 Beachy Head 2999 Lady of Legend and 60163 Tornado

An atmospheric shot of 6880 at Horsted Keynes in Platform 1 awaiting the departure of the first train from Patform 1 since 1954!

Our project to build a new 3500 gallon Collett tender for 6880 is taking shape with the completion of the tank assembly.
many thanks to all who have contributed towards building our own tender for Betton Grange. We still need further funds to restore the chassis before we can complete the project. Please see the Tender Appeal page for where and how you can help

The Society has always planned to build a 3500 gallon Collett tender for 6880. Only 27 of this type were built and none survived into preservation. We consider that this style of tender is right for a Grange the Fender forming a pleasing line with the cab side.
the following pictures and drawing show the style we are building and with the chassis now being refurbished and the steel for the tank delivered we can look forward to the building of replica tender No. 2268

our summer season is at the North Norfolk Railway this year until mid September.

6880 is on shed at Westbourne ready to run

photo by Richard Cadge

wearing the reporting number of the up Cornishman including the headboard. 6880 takes water at Cheltenham Racecourse station during this year’s festival of steam 24th May 2025

6880 starred at the 4 day Easter Gala held at the Severn Valley Railway 18-21 April

6880 at Hampton Loade station 20th April 2025

the locomotive returned to her birth place of Llangollen for their Branch Line Gala 11-13th April 2025

seen here in Llangollen station

6880 featured at the GCR winter gala in January drawing in the crowds

6880 will operate Santa trains ad Mince Pie specials at the Battlefield Railway Shackerstone this month and over the New Year

Between August and November 6880 is running at the North Norfolk Railway. So come and see us there