‘B12’ overhaul moves forward
THE Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society has confirmed that Riley & Son (E) Ltd is to be contracted for the mechanical overhaul of the engine chassis and tender of its LNER ‘B12/3’4-6-0 No. 8572. The engine chassis and tender are expected to move to Heywood, Lancashire by early March once space becomes available in the contractor’s workshop. The boiler overhaul will be undertaken by the North Norfolk Railway Engineering Team in the Weybourne boiler shop and is being prepared for a non-destructive examination by a specialist contractor, from which a detailed scope of the work required to overhaul the boiler can be produced. Visit www.mandgn.org if you would like to donate towards the appeal.