Welcome to the new website of the Thompson B1 Locomotive Group – brought to you by Primary Image, the leading specialists in professional web design for the UK Rail Industry.

Please take a moment to explore our site. You may be wanting to know where to see 61264 in action, or look at some lovely photos of her in steam days or in preservation, or you may be wanting to get involved by becoming a member.

Or for those with a historical interest, read about the history of the locomotive in BR days, or in preservation – the only LNER locomotive to have come out of the famous Barry scrapyard.

Finally, nothing we do could be done without the support of our members, so why not think about becoming a member (membership starts from only £10 per year). Be the first to hear all the news.

If you are not ready to sign up just yet, then you can also make a donation. Every penny helps to keep this fine locomotive running and we are grateful for any support you can give.

Finally, don’t forget to look out for updates via our Blog. Summer 2016 should see the loco return to service after a prolonged absence due to wheelset repairs, so there is lots to look forward to!

Enjoy. TBLT.