Class 57xx No.5705, as of March 2012 when these photographs were taken. The locomotive had been out of use for several months prior to these photos being taken, and had to be reassembled to its current state of a rolling engine. Obtained in 2008 from unknown origins, this engine's past is very murky - what is known is that this locomotive was brass-built, operating relatively smoothly prior to its withdrawal after a disastrous overhaul gone wrong.

The side of the locomotive, showing off the classic pannier-tank profile of this locomotive. Old and worn though it may be, it still carries its shape well and looks the part. The cab is more open than it should be; the motor was removed and disengaged from the chassis following its overhaul.

The cab of the engine in a closer profile - the numberplate (only one remains - these need to be replaced with a matching pair later on) is seen here, as are the handrails along the engine.

The safety valve and whistles, a tarnished affair, and the cab are represented here. These are all represented clearly, if not prettily.

The rear of the locomotive, showing off the brake piping and the bunker (filled with real coal). In terms of looks this engine needs work - with performance, this locomotive was a smooth runner, with a few faults that would have been addressed in its overhaul. It is very possible that a completely new chassis will be sourced for this engine to make it operate again, with the original body being cleaned up as well to make it a more presentable shunting engine.

The front of the locomotive, with the numberplate on the smokebox front - it is possible that, in the rebuild, this engine will be re-liveried into a BR example. Overall a classic engine with a shady past, that had performed well but is in need of work before it will be able to continue its purpose again.