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The Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association's latest conservation project and Fundraising Appeal are to help restore engine No.5 Mona to public display condition after nearly 50 years in storage and partial dismantlement. Our fundraising target for the cosmetic restoration is £12,000.00.
The cosmetic restoration involves:
  • sourcing a number of fittings "borrowed" for service locos
  • re-assembly of the locomotive
  • a full clean
  • painting and lining out
  • fitting of brass nameplates and a brass numeral to the side tanks.
The Association has secured an agreement to purchase one of the original name plates for re-fitting to No.5 Mona and from which a copy will be made and also fitted. Both of the original name plates were sold with the engine into private ownership back in 1978. Working in partnership with Isle of Man Railways, the aim is to complete the cosmetic restoration in time for the 150th anniversary of the Railway in July 2023.

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