Feb 9, 2024
Purchased in 1921, the NWR 's No.2 was an Atlantic of obscure origins. Sold second or third hand to the NWR by the Furness Railway, It had been sold for a bargain as the engine was reported to be a poor steamer. Originally believing they had screwed over the NWR, the Furness were soon regretting their decision to sell the engine as Crovan's Gate has easily rectified the engines steaming issues, resulting in a reliable free steaming locomotive. The engine was named after the wife of one of the directors, Alice Edwards.
