In reality, the coupled wheelbase was lengthened by 6 inches (150 mm) and the locomotive was fitted with a deep firebox 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) long – the largest firebox of any of Adams' designs - with a 19¾ square foot grate area.

The locomotive has now moved permanently to the Swanage Railway with a formal handover ceremony held at Corfe Castle on Saturday 27 May.

Following an individual donation, the Swanage Railway declared their intention to explore the possibility of restoring the locomotive to working order, with a public appeal for additional funds being launched in October 2017.

[5] The evaluation was positive and a full restoration programme was begun, with a target of returning to operation in 2023.

[6] 563 returned to full public service on 8 October 2023 after a launch ceremony and supporters' special trains the previous day.