The Little Loco Group was formally formed in 2017 from former members of the Wainwright Villas Gang and supported by the Fenchurch Fund in the effort to fund & support the overhaul & restoration of the Bluebell Railway’s historic fleet of smaller engines and the railway’s collection of pre-grouping engines & projects representing this era of locomotive history. Our current focus is to see one of the Bluebell Railway’s original engines, the third to be preserved on the fledgling line, No 27 Primrose the forgotten P steam once again! So far through the generous hours and fundraising efforts of the members of the Fenchurch Fund, as well as those who have donated and supported us, we have raised in excess of over £40,000 towards the expected £150,000 needed to restore 27 & see her run for the first time since her withdrawal in the mid 70’s. This has enabled us to acquire & rivet up a new set of frames (to replace the original life expired ones), the manufacture of a new cylinder block, re-turning of the wheels & axle journals, an initial start at the mechanical overhaul and progressing with the painting of the wheels, frames & various components into 1920’s Maunsell Southern lined green.

So could you help us achieve our aims? Simply click below on our donation button to take you to our donation page, setup a standing order with us using our standing order form or subscribe to our Little Loco club and help us to see the forgotten P turn a wheel under her own steam once again.