Restoring Bulleid Merchant Navy 21c11 /35011 to original condition

The Society aims to restore the Merchant Navy locomotive 21c11 / 35011 to her original as built condition complete with air smooth casing and Bulleid's unique patented chain driven valve gear.

Retro-converting a Merchant Navy has long been debated since the days of Barry Scrap Yard with 11 of the 30 members of the class surviving the cutters torch. General Steam Navigation went to Barry in June 1966 with most of her running gear missing and critically no crank axle. This has put GSN in a rather unique position compared to her sisters as the cost of restoring her to either rebuilt or original condition are fairly similar. We are recreating the missing link in preservation. 

We also endeavour to promote education in technology and engineering associated with the preservation and restoration of heritage steam.

How to Support Us

You can help with the restoration of 21c11 / 35011 back to her original condition as Bulleid intended in a number of ways ranging from becoming a member, being a Shareholder, Sponsorship, volunteering,  for details on our latest campaigns check out our Funding Campaigns page here or by making donations, click here for more details on ways to get involved.

We also have a range of merchandise and embroidered clothing available from our online shop here.

Latest News

02/11/2025

*Limited Edition model sale!*

We have reduced the price of some of our Limited Edition 00 and N Gauge models, get yours while stocks last.

To order now click here...

35011's trailing truck has arrived at Leaky Finders for ongoing work and our new container is now at the Yeovil Railway Centre. A track panel has also been moved at the storage location ready for 35011's frames and boiler to be moved.

We still need help to reach our GoFundMe target, please click here and help if you can...

31/10/2025

The winners of our October 35011 Twenty Twenty Club draw have been announced.
Check our winners roll here...

We have currently a few places available in our 20/20 club, join now, first come first served.

Click here for details on how to join.

10/09/2025

GoFundMe page launched to help cover the cost to move General Steam Navigation to a new location and create our new working base at The Yeovil Railway Centre.
Please visit and donate here...

16/06/2025

General Steam Navigation - Strategy Update.
We announce our future strategy for the ongoing restoration of General Steam Navigation.

Click here for details…

24/01/2025

The latest update on our initial plans for 2025 can be read here...

20/10/24 

The National Lottery Heritage Fund Stage One bid outcome. 
We have been advised that our application was unfortunately unsuccessful.

For full details click here...

12/09/2024

Time for a cuppa? Our popular GSN branded china mugs are now back in stock.
Order yours today here.

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