SR Rebuilt Pacific 4-6-2 34016 "Bodmin"

Loco Information

Originally numbered 21C116, 'Bodmin' spent the first 12 1/2 years at Exmouth Junction shed before she was rebuilt, having covered over 554,000 miles. The rebuilding saw the removal of the air smoothed casing that once graced the boiler and a range of mechanical modifications to rectify maintanence issues, such as the removal of Bulleids innovative chain driven valve gear as still used on classmate No. 34007 'Wadebridge'.

Following the rebuild, she moved to Ramsgate shed in 1958. Claim to fame whilst at Ramsgate, 'Bodmin' was selected to haul a special for the Italian President from Dover to London Victoria on the 13 May 1958.

34016 is currently stored awaiting overhaul.