The 6989 "Wightwick Hall" Restoration Group.

Dedicated to putting 6989 back in steam.


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Welcome to the "Wightwick Hall" Restoration Group Website.

Updated 25th January 2012

"Wightwick Hall" is under restoration at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton.

The aim of this website is to provide information on: the history of 6989; progress of the restoration; the support groups and fundraising activity and how you can help put this magnificent engine back in steam. 
Look in regularly, we update at least twice per month. We regularly place new pictures around the website.

Any contribution can be sent to the webmaster at wightwickhall6989@sky.com

Subject to continued funding through sales activity and general donations, the 6989 Committee are aiming for full restoration by late 2013. Why not do your bit for posterity and help us along the last lap to put this magnificent locomotive back in steam?

 See the Support Group page for boiler component sponsorship opportunities and the Work in Progress page for opportunities to help with the restoration work.

Click here for boiler component sponsorship options

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6989 emerges out of the early autumn mist as she makes her way to the TPO platform where she was on display for the October 2007 Steam Gala. Photo Robin Humber.

Principal Officers of the 6989 Restoration Group Committee:

Rod Wallis Chairman

Chris Tayler Hon Treasurer

Charlie Jones Chief Engineer

John Hatton Hon Secretary



GREAT WESTERN LOCOMOTIVE PARTS FOR SALE:

As a part of the restoration we had to have a number of items recast for which patterns were not available so we had a number of new patterns made.
4 Cone ejector check valve box.
Crew seat brackets.
4000 gallon Collett tender brake hangers

We can hire patterns or arrange for castings to be made. Contact us for details.

Spare Components:
Pair of used serviceable GWR pattern water valves for 4000 gallon tender.
Grease trap.
Regulator casting unmachined.