No 3 Weston 0-6-0ST

Built: 1881     Maker:  Manning Wardle             

Makers’ No: 731

Bought: 1906   Withdrawn by WC&P: 1940         Scrapped: 1940

Photo reproduced with permission from Weston-super-Mare Library

History:

The second loco named Weston, it was originally called Resolute when built. After belonging to several owners, it was bought by Avonside Engine Co of Bristol from Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley Railway where it had been called No 7 Cwm Mawr. Avonside modified it in 1906 by enlarging the tank and cab. It is shown here as an 0-4-2 since the rear coupling rods were removed to cope with the tight curve on GWR connecting line at Clevedon. Peckett & Sons rebuilt Weston in the 1920s. It had been painted red, but was changed to apple green with red and yellow lining. Wheel diameter was 2ft 10^1/2 in. The loco had a very high pitched whistle, which could be heard from afar.