 David Shepherd saved the locomotive from the scrap heap |
One of the last steam trains to be built in the UK is being rededicated on Monday, after a major overhaul. Black Prince, owned by the wildlife artist David Shepherd, is a 9F class heavy freight locomotive.
Bob Stark, Chairman of Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway said: "It went for overhaul three years ago and it was one of the most popular locomotives."
The train, built at the Swindon railway works in 1959, will be rededicated at Toddington station near Cheltenham.
Scrap heap
When steam locomotion declined in the late 60s, David Shepherd saved engine no 92203 from the scrap heap and named it Black Prince.
Despite its overhaul, there is still work to be done, so the train will make just one short trip on Monday to mark its rededication.
New tyres will be fitted to the rear set of driving wheels and it is hoped Black Prince will be back in full working order next summer.
The rededication on Monday will be attended by Mr Shepherd and TV gardening presenter Alan Titchmarsh.
As part of the celebration, enthusiasts will be able to take trips between Toddington and Cheltenham racecourse on other steam trains.
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