River Mite is a 2-8-2 locomotive from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
History[]
River Mite is owned by the Preservation Society which raised funds for its construction in the 1930s. The 0-8-0 frames from the former Poultney steam tender chassis from River Esk were used as the basis of the new locomotive. The locomotive made history by being delivered across the Pennines by traction engine Providence
and was commission on 21 May 1937. Since then, it has been on permanent hire to the Railway Company.
Technical Details[]
Real-life History[]
Using the former Poultney tender chassis fitted to River Esk between 1928 and 1931, the new Preservation Society designed a 2-8-2 locomotive, which was built by Clarksons of York in 1966 and commissioned in May the following year. River Mite was delivered to Ravenglass by traction engine. After overhauls in 1978 and 2006/7, she celebrated her fortieth year at Ravenglass in 2007.
Liveries[]
River Mite is currently painted in the "Indian" red livery of the Furness Railway, with black lining and yellow lettering.
Trivia[]
Mike from Thomas & Friends is based on this locomotive.
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