■ GCR 567 Locomotive’s four 6ft 9ins diameter Driving Wheel castings have been ordered from Trefoil Steel Co Ltd., Sheffield.
Trial pours on the pattern have already commenced to ensure the appropriate quality level is in place for heritage line only use. The same supplier has previously been used for the manufacture of the bogie wheels. The group is behind Class 2 (later designated as‘D7s’by the LNER) 4-4-0 No. 567.
■ Good progress continues to be made on the boiler work packages for LMS Patriot No. 5551 The Unknown Warrior at Heritage Boiler Steam Services at Huyton, Merseyside. Work has commenced on fitting the main steam pipe and regulator system.