British Rail Class 87 - Preservation

Preservation

Three Class 87 electric locomotives are currently preserved in Britain.

  • 87001 Stephenson/Royal Scot was donated to the National Railway Museum in November 2005.
  • 87002 Royal Sovereign is preserved by the AC Locomotive Group, and has been returned to main line running conditions.
  • 87035 Robert Burns was the first locomotive to be preserved. It is based at Crewe Heritage Centre. It was handed over for preservation by owners Porterbrook at Crewe Works Open Day on 10 September 2005.
Numbers Name Livery Location Status
87001 Stephenson
Royal Scot
British Rail Blue National Railway Museum Static display
87002 Royal Sovereign British Rail Blue Willesden depot Operational (mainline registered)
87035 Robert Burns British Rail Blue Crewe Heritage Centre Static display

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