The Thompson B1 Trust has revealed No. 1264 after its complete new re-paint in to LNER livery.

The task was completed thanks to John Furness and many of the volunteers at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

The locomotive will now be prepped for its trip to the Severn Valley Railway for their Spring Steam Gala, after which, it will haul mainline tours before returning to the NYMR for summer services.

Read more about the trust’s plans by clicking here

History of the locomotive

Built-in 1947 by the North British Locomotive Company, to Thompson’s design, No. 1264 soon changed numbers to 61264 when it was transferred into BR ownership. 61264 was first allocated to Parkeston Quay and ending her days at Colwick, only her second allocation. When sold for scrapping, 61264 ended up in a very special scrapyard, Barry. 61264 stayed at Barry, as the only ex-LNER loco, until 1973 when rescued. After 20 years of restoration, where heavy boiler and firebox work was required, 61264 was returned to steam in 1264 in LNER Apple Green livery. 61264 was previously in BR Black with early crest. It is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and is passed for mainline running.

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