The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society has announced that Riley & Son (E) Ltd will carry out work on LNER B12 No. 8572.

The Heywood based contractor has signed a deal with the society to overhaul the engine chassis and tender.

8572’s chassis is currently outside Weybourne MPD under tarpaulin awaiting a move to Heywood, Lancashire. The move is expected to happen in late February / early March once space in the workshop becomes available.

The chassis was previously overhauled by Riley & Son, and once the loco has been fully stripped down, it will be possible to estimate how long the overhaul will take.

8572’s boiler is being overhauled by the North Norfolk Railway‘s engineering team. The boiler is being prepared for NDT testing by a specialist contractor.

If you would like to donate towards 8572’s appeal, you can do so via https://www.mandgn.org/steaming-into-the-next-century