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This loco was built for the Jersey Railway and worked there as General Don before the line was converted to narrow gauge, then was used on the North Cornwall Railway. It worked on the WC&P from 1901 until the line’s closure, the longest serving loco. In 1906 it was refurbished at Avonside Engine Works, being fitted with vacuum brakes and a new cab as above. It had kept the name General Don until then when the nameplate Clevedon was transferred from the 2-2-2WT and it was given the number 1, though it was confusingly the third loco to be named Clevedon. Originally painted red, then in the early 20’s light apple green, and from 1936 mid green with black and white lining and chrome yellow lettering. Clevedon was the least powerful of the railway’s engines. Driving wheel diameter was 3ft 6in.
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