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Although not strictly a project as such, the Supporters' Association made a presentation upon the retirement of long-standing driver Jeffrey Kelly in the summer of 2005. Aboard the I.o.M.S.R.S.A. special evening excursion, the late Tony Beard (Secretary) presented Mr Kelly with replica name and works plates and a chimney numeral from No. 4 Loch which was for many years the south-based locomotive of which he was in charge.
Many will recall the immaculate condition in which the locomotive was kept under him, and the now familiar three legs motif and “4” numeral that were added to the front buffer beam of the locomotive. After the locomotive’s involvement in the collision at Port Soderick in 2008 a new buffer beam was required and suitable replacement brasses were made and fitted by the railway’s staff to ensure the loco retained its appearance.
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