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The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust is building a new locomotive of the BR Standard 3MT 2‑6‑2 82000 tank class, none of which survived into preservation. The class historically worked services on the Severn Valley line in BR days. Unlike many of the current new build projects which are recreating larger main-line types, 82045 is intended specifically for heritage line use.
The project started life in the late 1990s as The 82045 Locomotive Fund which initially maintained a fairly low profile. Renamed The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust following its incorporation as a company limited by guarantee and subsequent attainment of charitable status (as it was then knownRegistration No 1133893) was formed early in 1999 2010, the organisation during 2017 excedded funds of £1,000,000 for the first time. Membership is by annual subscription: it has built up a nucleus of over 500 members.<ref>[http://www.82045.org.uk/82045_project-history.html 82045 project background]</ref><ref>[http://apps.charitycommission. Membership is by annual subscriptiongov. The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust is a Charity, Registration No 1133893uk/Accounts/Ends93/0001133893_AC_20171231_E_C.PDF 2017 Report and Accounts</ref>
The locomotive is being built at [[Bridgnorth]]. The trust's web site includes a [http://www.82045.org.uk/82045_news.html monthly news page].
