92 SQUADRON BACK ON THE FRONT LINE: SR Bulleid Pacific No. 34081 92 Squadron returned to traffic on the Nene Valley Railway (NVR) on October 31, following firebox repairs – and is pictured departing Wansford with the 1500 service to Peterborough. The Battle of Britain Locomotive Society-owned ‘Spamcan’ is due to help work the NVR’s Santa trains.
KEVIN WILKINS
NORTH Norfolk Railway (NNR) flagship ‘B12’ 4-6-0 No. 8572 hauled its final public train on October 31, before the expiry of its boiler certificate. The overhaul is due to begin imminently – with the boiler work set to be carried out at Weybourne. Following dismantling, which will allow a specification to be drawn up, the chassis may go for contract overhaul.
The question of livery is due to be decided following a poll of members early in 2022, with options including LNER apple green or BR lined black.
The loco’s final day was marked by a presentation to two longstanding volunteers. Brothers Andy (79) and Roger (74) Ison were among the small group responsible for the idea and hard work which was to save what is now the NNR, and acquire rolling stock.