The Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust operates
and maintains ex-LNER class B1 4-6-0
no. 61264.
Following her rescue from the scrapyard in
1976, the B1 returned to steam in 1997 after
a 20-year restoration.
Over the next decade she clocked up many
thousands of miles in revenue-earning service,
operating on both heritage railways and the
UK main line.
Withdrawn in 2007 for a heavy general overhaul,
61264 is currently undergoing major boiler
surgery. Find out where we are at the moment,
and how you can help us.
