The Tattoo Locomotive

The locomotive was delivered to the Corris Railway on 17th May 2005.

To survive in the 21st century as a viable tourist attraction the Corris needs a steam locomotive. This will enable visitors to have the unique experience of travelling part of the oldest narrow gauge railway in Mid-Wales aboard an early 20th century-style train. The members of the Society were asked if they would help to finance the building of a modern version of the Kerr Stuart "Tattoo" class locomotive, similar to loco No.4 (now Talyllyn Railway No.4 "Edward Thomas"). A majority of those who responded to the survey said they would support an Appeal Fund to build the engine. The Project was started officially on 1st February 1995 and with funding provided by members' covenants, it is a long-term project - 10 years was suggested and ...