144013 - 55813 & 55836 - Class 144 Driving Motor Second & Driving Motor Second Lavatory

Home Railway

Telford Steam Railway

Location History

Telford Steam Railway Jul 20-Present

Current Location

Telford Steam Railway

Current Status

Operational

Current Livery

Northern Rail

TRA Designation

4

Owner

Telford Steam Railway

Website

telfordsteamrailway.co.uk

Record Last Updated

1 October 2022

Preservation Modifications
None

Preservation Information
144013 became the fourth Class 144 to be preserved when it was moved over two days by road to the Telford Steam Railway in July 2020. The set was bought to aid the railway's expansion aims in the future, to run off-peak services to Ironbridge. Entry into service was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, although it was used in the December for a member's special.

Due to a lack of resources preventing effective crew training to be undertaken, 144013 sat out 2021 and most of 2022 without making its public passenger debut, it was however maintained in an operational condition.

In September 2022, 144013 finally made an official entry into service, working services on one of the railway's last running dates for the year, following the successful completion of crew competency training.

Future Plans
In the short term 144013 will operate on selected open days as required.

Long term it has been suggested the intention is to use 144013 on Ironbridge services.

144013 stabled at Spring Village, 10/9/22. David Bellamy

144013 stabled at Spring Village opposite the station platform, 22/8/21. Darren JB

144013 stabled at Spring Village, a few months after arrival into preservation, 5/9/20. Chris Moxon

The cab, drivers side, of 55813 at Spring Village, a few months after arrival into preservation, 5/9/20. Chris Moxon

The driving position of 55813 at Spring Village, a few months after arrival into preservation, 5/9/20. Chris Moxon

The cab, secondmans side, of 55813 at Spring Village, a few months after arrival into preservation, 5/9/20. Chris Moxon

The passenger saloon of 55813 at Spring Village, a few months after arrival into preservation, 5/9/20. Chris Moxon

The passenger saloon of 55836 at Spring Village, a few months after arrival into preservation, 5/9/20. Chris Moxon