Heritage Railway

Dunrobin, the forgotten loco: now a rolling chassis gain

FROM Scotland to Kent, Canada and then Bridgnorth on the SevernValley Railway for a full overhaul and rebuild – Sharp Stewart 0-4-4T Dunrobin has led an eventful life, and funding is now available thanks to a grant of £150,000 to complete the work.

(No. 4085 of 1895) was built for the fourth Duke of Sutherland. The third duke had financed the building of the railway from Golspie to Helmsdale,

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