W.G. Bagnall No. 2475

Bagnall #2475 is a small 0-6-0T industrial steam locomotive currently owned by Mainline Steam in Auckland. It is is used mainly for steaming up oil fired locomotives and has also given rides on their depot open days.

Appearance

 * 1) 2475 has been painted light blue with red trim to resemble Thomas the Tank Engine. It has side tanks extending nearly all the way to the smoke-box along with a small rear bunker.

History

 * 1) 2475 was built in 1932 and entered service with Nelson's Freezing Works in Tomoana until 1979 where it was put on standby for 10 years. It was put in storage for five years and then went to Mainline Steam Parnell Depot in 1993. In 2007 it was given a full overhaul.

Image and historical info from New Zealand Rolling Stock Register.