
Goodbye to “Lionel”
On 28th June 2025, we’re holding our first ever “Steampunk” event – and for the day, the Locomotive rostered for the day is Grant Ritchie No.272, affectionately known by crews at RSR as “Lionel”.
The day will be the locomotive’s last day in service before withdrawal at the end of the loco’s 10 year boiler certificate.
The locomotive is unique – it’s the sole surviving 0-4-0ST made by Messrs Grant & Ritchie – and has become a favourite among certain crews at RSR during it’s decade of service, despite a number of “foibles”