Herston Works, home to Southern Locomotives Ltd, has been the place of rejuvenation for many steam engines over the years.

SLL, who own no less than 7 locomotives, have so far restored 5 steam engines inside Herston Works, as follows:

BR Standard Class 4MT 80104 - 1997
BR Standard Class 4MT 80078 - 1999 (Now sold on)
West Country Class 34028 "Eddystone" - 2004
Battle of Britain Class 34070 "Manston" - 2008
Battle of Britain Class 34053 "Sir Keith Park" - 2012

Currently in the works, is Battle of Britain Class 34072 "257 Squadron", which is set for a return to service in 2016. While 34072 has run in preservation before, this is its first time receiving attention in Herston Works. Accompanying 34072, is John Bunch owned N class 31874, which is currently under overhaul. As well as these, New build tender No 003 is also under construction in the works.

After 34072 is returned to steam, it will be the turn of 34028 to go in the works, for its first overhaul in preservation.

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All footage filmed on Saturday the 30th of May 2015

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