The Ruislip Lido Railway has announced that a contract has been signed for the conversion work of their new steam locomotive, Dougal.

After the tender process, John Fowler & Co, who are based in Cumbria, has been awarded the contract to convert and upgrade Dougal ready for use on the Ruislip Lido Railway.

Work will include converting the locomotive from 15 inch gauge to 12 inch as well as a number of modifications to make it compatible for work at Ruislip.

Dougal has now left the Valley Railway Adventure at Evesham for the final time after calling it its home for the last 20 years.

However, this is a new chapter for the locomotive, joining the Ruislip fleet.