WORK to return ‘A2’ Pacific No. 60532 Blue Peter to action at Crewe is set to ramp up following the completion of No. 70000 Britannia – with efforts being directed on the boiler.
With the new inner firebox now in its final position, work is being undertaken to fix it in place. Boilersmiths have started the long task of reaming and tapping almost 2500 stay holes, which are being marked and measured ready for ordering. These will be produced in-house at LNWR Heritage.