Programme cover from the 2006 Bedford Steam & Country Fayre

 

Maker:
Burrell
Type:
Showman’s Road Locomotive
Year:
1909
Works No:
3159
Registration No:
CO 3823
Name:
The Gladiator
Weight:
 
NHP:
7
Further information:
New to Anderton & Rowland Amusement Caterers and worked with their Gondola ride. Sold in 1932 to T. Whitelegg & Sons Ltd., of Exeter. Acquired for preservation in 1953 by the Gladiator Club of Redruth who restored and rallied her until 1984. Purchased in 1985 by the present owner who completely rebuilt her with assistance from friends. Rallied as a Road Locomotive for two years with Showman’s accessories being refitted in 1992.
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Burrell Showman’s Road Locomotive – The Gladiator, 7 NHP, Built 1909, Works No. 3159, Reg. No. CO 3823. Burrell Showman’s Road Locomotive – The Gladiator, 7 NHP, Built 1909, Works No. 3159, Reg. No. CO 3823.