Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 underwent an engine start and systems check on Saturday 4th January 2025 and was pictured with the engine running and a clean exhaust while on No. 1 road at Williton. Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33057) can be seen behind the ’14’. Photo by Andy Royal © CC BY-NC 3.0
Our Class 14 number D9526 entered service with British Railways at Bristol Bath Road depot on the 6th of January 1965, so she is 60 years old today !
Currently sitting out the winter in the yard at Williton, the loco was uncovered and started up last Saturday and given a check-over. The engine was run for an hour while Colin G and Terry performed checks on the equipment and systems, the results being pronounced ‘A-OK’ !
Click on this link or the image below for a video clip of the engine run: D9526 engine run at WN on 04JAN25 video by Andy Royal (c)
This loco is booked to enter the loco shed in the spring to undergo a paintwork refresh and some engine maintenance work, in advance of the WSR’s SUMMER DIESEL FESTIVAL that takes place between Thursday 5th and Saturday 7th June 2025 with a mixed traction day on the Sunday, so keep these dates free and make a plan to attend !
