Black Prince Overhaul 2019-21
This unique locomotive is now fully overhauled, and after driver familiarisation, hauled its first public passenger train on 4th September 2021.
The RHDRA committed £80,000 of reserves to pay fully for the overhaul with the help of our generous members and this is noted on a brass plaque on each side of the cab. Thank you to all donors, Black Prince is looking magnificent – pictures to follow.
In appreciation of member’s donations we made the following promises:
- the two largest donors each received a footplate pass for the newly overhauled loco
- three more footplate passes were drawn from all remaining donors, so everyone had a chance
- the passes were transferable
The lucky winners have been advised and have been put in contact with the Railway to arrange dates for their rides.

below: at Ravenglass awaiting overhaul in October 2019
The overhaul is now complete and Black Prince has returned to Romney.
Photos are copyright (2021) of Steve Town and not to be reproduced.







