This locomotive was originally completed by Douglas Clayton in 1933, it was based on a Bassett-Lowke Class 30, and was to be used on his private line near Tewkesbury. She was acquired for the Sutton Miniature Railway in 1947, where she was overhauled, named 'Sutton Belle', and given the distinctive Royal Maroon livery which she carries today. She moved to Cleethorpes, along with the rest of the Sutton Collection in 2002, where she was restored to running order. During her time at Cleethorpes, she has also visited other railways, including The Rhyl Miniature railway, The Windmill Farm railway, Saltburn railway and The Kirklees Light railway. 'Belle' also had the honour of representing the CCLR at the National Railway Museum's 'Railfest 200' event, celebrating 200 years of the steam locomotive, held at the NRM, York in 2004.

Vital Statistics:

Wheel Arrangement - 4-4-2
Boiler Operating Pressure - 125 PSI
Heating Surface - 10400 Square Inches
Weight in working order - 3 tons
Cylinder Bore - 4 ¼ inches
Cylinder Stroke - 6 ¾ Inches

Build/Rebuild Dates:

Cannon Ironfoundries (Coseley, West Midlands) - 1933
Rebuilt Griffin Foundry (Oldbury) - 1953

Current Status:

Operational, this locomotive is a servicable spare for the winter season

No.1 'Sutton Belle' departs Lakeside in a cloud of steam - Colin Peake

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