2780 KING EDWARD VII - Built 1905 - Charles Thurston - Survived
This engine was the first of the big 'Contractor's Type' Showman's Road Locomotives with the 7" DCC cylinders. She was delivered new in 1905 to power Thurston's Bioscope Show, known as the 'Original Royal Show'. In 1919 this engine was returned to Thetford for overhaul and a full conversion to the Special Scenic specification. The engine appeared at the Lynn Mart Fair in 1920 with the new Orton & Spooner built Golden Dragon Scenic ride. The new engine VICTORY No. 3827 also attended the ride. Now on display at the Cushing Collection along with VICTORY.
2780 outside Burrell's Nicholas Works after fitting extended smokebox and dynamo platform (photo S Harrison)
Fully restored and on display at Thursford Museum in Norfolk