A scanned image of SR West Country Class Engine "Blackmore Vale". Built in 1946 at Brighton Works as no. 21C123.
An un-rebuilt Bulleid pacific.
The engine and tender were purchased for £1,900 and the locomotive transferred to Longmoor, the site of the Longmoor Military Railway. BR stated on the bill of sale that 'No Guarantee can be given as to the condition and suitability for future use'.
With the closure of Longmoor in 1970, the Society, now called the Bulleid Society Ltd. found a new home at Liss on the short lived Longmoor Steam Railway.
Another move occurred in September 1971 with the closure of the Longmoor Steam railway. No. 34023 was moved by rail to Haywards Heath and then by low loader to the Bluebell, which has been her home ever since.
Currently, November 2017, awaiting further restoration.
For a close look see
TQ3729 : Blackmore Vale at Horsted Keynes (2)