Stanier 8F Locomotive Society

48773 at Bridgnorth, running as LMS 8233

The Stanier 8F Locomotive Society owns LMS Stanier 8F 48773 and ICI bogie steel hopper wagons 19052 and 19129.

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Organisation

The Stanier 8F Locomotive Society Limited, Company number 00990440, is a Private company limited by guarantee without share capital. It was incorporated on 29 September 1970.[1]

The Society is a Registered Charity, number 261751. The Charity Commission records the Society’s principal activity as “Preservation in working order of ex LMS Stanier 8F steam locomotive 48773/8233”.[2]

It operates a paid membership and all members receive 'Black Eight' magazine, which is published periodically. In recent years the Society has operated a sales stand at galas and special events on the SVR and other railways.

The Society is raising funds towards the costs of the next locomotive overhaul, with over £60,000 raised against a stretching target of £250,000.[3]

The Society also is a shareholder of Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC.[4]

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