The Severn Valley Railway is set to celebrate the 100th birthday of a grand old steam locomotive.
Visitors to the heritage railway are being invited to wish happy birthday to No 4566 as it marks its first century.
The locomotive is on static display at The Engine House, Highley, and its supporters are bury raising funds for its overhaul and return to service.
The 4566 Preservation Group is holding a country fete-style event during the weekend of Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1.
Group member Sheena Strevens said: "We want to celebrate 4566's 100th birthday in grand style.
"There’ll be a party atmosphere with art competitions, a magic show on Saturday only, classic games and activities, a raffle and tombola, opportunities to chat with group members, and of course things wouldn’t be complete without a special birthday cake.
"This year, we’re really ramping up our fundraising efforts, and hope to raise £100,000. Our ambition is to return this splendid locomotive to service on the SVR, and to preserve its legacy for future generations."
Locomotive 4566 is a small prairie tank engine and typical of the Great Western Railway's rural and branch line services in the days of steam.
It was built in 1924 at Swindon Works and diligently hauled both passenger and freight trains until its withdrawal from service in the early 1960s.
On Saturday, August 30, the SVR is also running short footplate rides from its station at Bewdley.
For more information and to pre-book tickets visit www.svr.co.uk
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