Photos as Norfolk based steam locomotive returns after £800,000 overhaul
The North Norfolk Railway and The Gresley Society invited RailAdvent down to Sheringham today (17th July 2026) to see the formal launch of Gresley N2…
Milestone reached in overhaul of Gresley’s oldest steam locomotive
London & North Eastern Railway N2 Class 0-6-2 tank locomotive No. 1744 has passed its Part 2 Steam Examination Test.
Update on Gresley’s oldest steam locomotive as overhaul approaches completion
The Sir Nigel Gresley Society has given a further update on the overhaul of the oldest surviving locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, after it pa…
N2 Class steam locomotive passes steam test
A six-year overhaul of N2 Class No. 1744 is nearing completion, and passed its steam test in August, with a return to service planned for next spring
Gresley’s oldest locomotive moves to North Norfolk to complete overhaul
The Gresley Society has announced that following its agreement reached in September, Class N2 GNR No.1744 has moved to the North Norfolk Railway (NNR)…
Future of Gresley locomotive secured in Norfolk
The North Norfolk Railway has reached an agreement with The Gresley Society that secures the long term future of Gresley N2 No. 1744. The agreement…