British Railways Steam Locomotive 92134 - a Riddles BR Standard

9F 2-10-0  heavy freight locomotive design

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Steam locomotive 92134 was built at Crewe Locomotive Works in 1957, the only survivor of its class with a single chimney, the rest of the 9F 2-10-0 freight locomotives have a BR standard double chimney.

92134 was built to a heavy freight traffic design by the R. A. Riddles team based at Brighton Works.

Appearing at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) Annual Steam Gala September 2025

A good portrait of 9F 2-10-0 freight locomotive 92134 at Grosmont station with an NYMR service to Pickering 92024).

Technical detail specifications of locomotive 92134:

 Boiler pressure of 92134: 250  lbf/sq.in. superheated,

Weight of 92134: loco 86.7 tons, tender 52.5 tons,

Wheel diameter of 92134: 3' 0'', 6' 0",

Valve gear of 92134: Walschaerts piston valves,

Cylinders (diameter x stroke) of 92134: 20" x 28" (O),

Tractive effort of 92134: 39670 lbf.,

BR Power classification of 92134: Class 9F, Route availability RA ?

In 2018 9F 2-10-0 steam locomotive 92134 was moved to Grosmont shed on the NYMR to be restored to full working order.

AND SO NOW 9F 92134 is back in steam

92134 entering Grosmont station with an NYMR service from Pickering (Autumn steam gala 2024)

9F 2-10-0 freight locomotive 92134 at Grosmont, running as 92079, a former Lickey Banker, for the steep incline near Bromsgrove in the West Midlands of England.

92134 climbing the bank into Goathland station with a NYMR Whitby-Pickering service (2024)

British Railway 9F 2-10-0 freight steam locomotive standing in Pickering Station on the NYMR (Oct. 2023)

British Railway 9F 2-10-0 freight steam locomotive standing in Grosmont Station on the NYMR (Oct. 2023)

Steam locomotive 9F 2-10-0 BR 92134 approaching Levisham Station with an NYMR service from Grosmont to Pickering.

9F 2-10-0 BR 92134 entering Goathland Station with an NYMR service from Pickering to Grosmont

Standard BR 2-10-0 freight steam locomotive 92134 waiting at Grosmont to depart with the 12.30 pm NYMR passenger service to Pickering (Oct 1st 2022)

Standard BR 2-10-0 freight steam locomotive 92134 departing with the 12.30 pm NYMR Pullman coach passenger service to Pickering (Oct 1st 2022)

Being prepared for service at Grosmont motive power depot 9F 2-10-0 BR standard locomotive 92134, (NYMR Steam Gala September 2021)

The Pines Express headboard on 9F 2-10-0 BR standard locomotive 92134, (NYMR Steam Gala September 2021)

The 2-10-0 wheel arrangement of 9F 2-10-0 BR standard locomotive 92134, (NYMR Steam Gala September 2021)

The piston link motion of 9F 2-10-0 BR standard locomotive 92134, (NYMR Steam Gala September 2021)

Grosmont Depot 9F 2-10-0 BR standard locomotive 92134, (NYMR Steam Gala September 2021)

Profile shot of 9F 2-10-0 BR standard locomotive 92134, (NYMR Steam Gala September 2021)

Front profile of 9F 2-10-0 heavy freight locomotive 92134 (NYMR Autumn Steam Gala Sept. 2019)

Its good to see 9F 92134 back in steam in Grosmont MPD yard (NYMR Autumn Steam Gala Sept. 2019)

The following four images were shot in/outside June 2018/July 2019 inside Grosmont shed.

An unusual and rather 'forensic' views of 9F 92134.

BR standard 9F steam locomotive 92134 outside the works and motive power depot of the NYMR at Grosmont (July 2019)

Note adapted from NYMR website: 92134 was built at Crewe Works in June 1957 and allocated on completion to Saltley. On its withdrawal on 31 December 1966, 92134 was allocated to Birkenhead. 92134 was sold to Woodham Brothers for scrap and moved to their scrapyard at Barry Island in June 1967. 92134 was rescued for preservation in December 1980, noting that 92134 became the 116th locomotive to leave Barry after having been there for 13 years and 6 months. Originally heading to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 92134's restoration was mostly carried out by The Railway Age in Crewe, but in February 2016, the loco moved to the East Lancashire Railway, before moving again in early 2018 back to the NYMR - work in progress above in July 2019. Once complete, 92134 will become a resident at the railway for the foreseeable future.

BUT, see also

BR 92214 COCK O' THE NORTH, Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 heavy freight engine

BR 92219 Locomotive BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 heavy freight engine

BR 92220 EVENING STAR, Locomotive BR Standard 9F 2-10-0 heavy freight engine

Steam locomotive 92134 now looks something like this after full restoration!

Overview of BR Standard Class 9F No. 92134

Technical Description

• Type: Steam locomotive
• Class: BR Standard Class 9F
• Wheel arrangement: 2-10-0 (Whyte notation)
• Designer: Robert Riddles
• Built at: Crewe Works
• Build date: June 1957
• Serial number: BR 92134
• Purpose: Heavy freight, though occasionally used for passenger services

The 9F class was the final and most powerful of British Railways’ standard steam designs, intended to haul long, fast freight trains. Its 2-10-0 wheel configuration gave it excellent traction and stability.

Technical Specifications of 92134

Heritage and Operational History of 92134

• Initial Allocation: Saltley depot (Birmingham) upon completion in 1957
• Later Allocation: Birkenhead (Cheshire) before withdrawal
• Withdrawal Date: 31 December 1966
• Preservation: Rescued from Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry, South Wales
• Restoration: Undertaken over several decades, culminating in full restoration at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR)
• Return to Steam: 2019, after an extensive rebuild

92134 is one of only nine surviving 9Fs out of the original 251 built. Its restoration was particularly challenging due to the size and complexity of the class.

Liveries and Numbers of 92134

Livery History:

• Original BR Black (Unlined): As built in 1957, typical for freight locomotives
• BR Black with Red Buffer Beams: During preservation, often seen in this historically accurate scheme
• BR Late Crest: Applied during restoration to reflect its final BR era appearance

Numbering:

• Original Number: 92134 (never renumbered during BR service)
• Preservation Number: Retains 92134, consistent with its BR identity

Unlike some preserved locomotives, 92134 has not carried alternative identities or fictional numbers.

Current Status of 92134

• Location: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
• Operational Use: Heritage passenger services, showcasing the power and versatility of the 9F design
• Notable Feature: One of the few preserved 9Fs with a BR1G tender, offering a distinctive silhouette

See also

BR 92214 COCK O' THE NORTH, Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 heavy freight engine

BR 92219 Locomotive BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 heavy freight engine

BR 92220 EVENING STAR, Locomotive BR Standard 9F 2-10-0 heavy freight engine

A history of BR standard 9F 2-10-0 92134

BR Standard Class 9F 2‑10‑0 No. 92134 is one of the most distinctive and historically important of all surviving 9Fs — the only preserved example with a single chimney, a long‑stored Barry wreck that underwent a decades‑long restoration, and now a regular performer on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR).
Below is a full, structured, deeply detailed history, grounded in the sourced material.

92134 was built at Crewe in June 1957, allocated first to Saltley, withdrawn in December 1966, spent 13˝ years at Barry scrapyard, was rescued in 1980, restored between Crewe and the ELR, and since 2018 has been a working member of the NYMR fleet. It is the only surviving single‑chimney 9F.

1. Construction and Design Context of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134 (1957)

• Designer: R. A. Riddles
• Builder: BR Crewe Works
• Build date: June 1957
• Class: BR Standard 9F — the final and most powerful BR Standard steam design
• Unique feature: Only surviving single‑chimney 9F

The 9F concept

The 9Fs were designed for fast, heavy long‑distance freight, with 251 built between 1954–1960. They were among the most powerful steam locomotives ever to run in Britain.

2. BR Service Career of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134 (1957–1966)

Allocations

From the preserved‑loco records:

• Saltley (May 1957) — first allocation
• Later moved within the Midlands region (inferred from preservation notes)

Withdrawal

• Withdrawn: 31 December 1966
• Final allocation: Birkenhead

This gave 92134 a working life of just 9˝ years, typical of late‑era BR Standards.

3. Barry Scrapyard Years of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134 (1967–1980)

• Sold to Woodham Brothers, Barry Island, and moved there in June 1967
• Remained stored for 13 years 6 months
• Became the 116th locomotive to leave Barry when rescued in December 1980

This long exposure explains why 92134 required such an extensive rebuild.

4. Preservation and Restoration of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134 (1980–2019)

Early Preservation

• Initially intended for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
• Major restoration work carried out at The Railway Age, Crewe

Moves During Restoration

• February 2016: moved to the East Lancashire Railway for final assembly
• Early 2018: moved back to the NYMR

Completion

• Restoration completed for the NYMR Annual Steam Gala 2019

5. NYMR Operational Career of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134 (2018–Present)

Since returning to Yorkshire, 92134 has become a regular operational locomotive on the NYMR, hauling heavy passenger trains between Grosmont, Goathland, Levisham, Pickering, and Whitby.

Notable Appearances (from photographic records)

• NYMR Autumn Steam Gala 2021–2024
• Running as 92079 for Lickey Banker commemorations
• Frequent appearances at Grosmont, Goathland, and Pickering

6. Unique Historical Significance of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134

92134 is historically important because:

✔ Only surviving single‑chimney 9F

All other preserved 9Fs have double chimneys.

✔ One of the last Crewe‑built 9Fs

Built in 1957, near the end of BR steam construction.

✔ One of the longest‑stored Barry wrecks

13˝ years in open air before rescue.

✔ A major restoration success story

Rebuilt from a heavily stripped hulk to a fully operational locomotive.

✔ Now a flagship NYMR locomotive

Regularly seen in service across the North York Moors.

7. Technical Specifications of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134 (from sourced data)

8. Present Status of 9F 2-10-0 locomotive 92134

• Location: North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 2026
• Condition: Operational
• Ownership: Privately owned, resident on the NYMR

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