Second World War shunter moves to Derwent Valley

THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s York Area Group (YAG) transferred historic Drewry 0-4-0DM No. ED16 to the Derwent Light Valley Railway (DVLR) on June 9. This follows many years of storage at New Bridge Yard, near Pickering. The English Electric 1195/Drewry 2164 was built in 1941 for the Ministry of Supply and saw operation in the Suez Crisis in 1956. The group is financing its restoration to running order, starting with the overhaul of its Gardner engine. An order has been placed for a replacement cab, which is corroded beyond repair. The DVLR restarted passenger train running on August 1 after 20 months’ closure. The YAG is holding a fund-raising train running evening at Murton Park on September 3, from 18.30. Entrance is £5 and refreshments will be available. All are welcome.