A new life for ex-Cadbury static display diesel beckons in Wales

THE Gloucestershire Carriage & Wagon Museum (GC&WM) has been gifted Cadbury No. 14 (Hudswell, Clarke D1012 of 1956). This 0-4-0DM has been on static display at Cadbury World, Bournville, for many years. The aim is to restore the loco to operational condition in its original Cadbury livery. A major overhaul is required as the original Gardner 6LW engine block is cracked. Two specialist organisations are prepared to assist with the engine overhaul. Funds are being raised for this work, including transport from Birmingham to the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre, where the GC&WM is being established as a complimentary attraction. The project, founded in 2016, aims to preserve the history of the Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. (GRCW). The collection includes LMS four-wheel ventilated goods van No. M187085 undergoing restoration at Cynheidre, and many small artefacts. The L&MMR’s ‘Bubblecar’, Class 122 No. 55019, is a product of the GRCW. For more details of the Gloucester museum project, see website https://grcwm. jimdofree.com