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Would you like an opportunity to get ‘up close’ with 1264, for the first time in several years? Why not come along at the end of the month to our first AGM since the move to Ruddington. thompsonb1.org/events/agm-202… It’s open to all and set to be a great day at the Heritage Centre.

30th October is our first AGM at Nottingham Heritage Railway and we’d like to welcome as many people as possible to see 61264 ‘up close’. It’s set to be a great day out with the Miniature Railway & Heritage Centre also open, so why not come along. thompsonb1.org/events/agm-202…

Today’s the day! It’s our first AGM at The Nottingham Heritage Centre in Ruddington. Great to see the engine in her new home. @TNHRailway More pictures to follow

61264 is undercover at @TNHRailway ready for her overhaul. We’re keen to get her back out on the mainline as soon as possible, aiming to return the loco to traffic by December 2027 which marks 80 years since she entered service at Parkeston Quay.thompsonb1.org

Ever thought of becoming a member? Help us return the engine to steam - take a look at our website which will show you just how easy it is to get involved! membermojo.co.uk/thompsonb1 The first 20 subscribers will be entered into a prize draw thompsonb1.org/2022/11/win-a-…

Could you be the person we need to move forward with our fundraising efforts? This role will make a significant contribution to the future of our locomotive so we’d really like to hear from anyone that might like to jump on board! Step up to the plate! thompsonb1.org/2023/04/we-are…

And if you haven’t already signed up to help us return 61264 to mainline glory then please consider doing so; check out our Membership page for further details: membermojo.co.uk/thompsonb1 thompsonb1.org/2023/05/oryx/

The GCR and 61264 go back many years; it is where 61264 was restored and first returned to steam in 1997. Come along to our stand this weekend and support us in our mission to have 61264 restored to traffic in time for her 80th birthday in 2027. gcrailway.co.uk/special-events…

The Great Central Railway (GCR) is celebrating 50 years of preservation. Come along over the weekend to see how you could support us in restoring 61264 back to traffic in time for her 80th birthday! …ea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

We’re really looking forward to the Great Central Railway Autumn Gala. We’ll be there over the weekend (7/8th) and would love to see you! …ea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

We are delighted to announce that the online B1 Shop is now OPEN for business. There’s a wide range of products and easy ways to donate via one off contributions or ‘Wheel Deal’ sponsorships. All going towards the overhaul of 61264. Take a look. 61264.sumupstore.com

There’s some magnificent engines running at todays Great Central Railway Autumn Gala! One day hopefully the B1 61264 will grace these tracks once more. Help us to get her out of the engine shed and back running again. Become a member of the Trust! membermojo.co.uk/thompsonb1

Want to be part of 61264’s story? Help to get her through her overhaul and back out on the tracks? There’s no better time to join! thompsonb1.org/2023/10/join-u…

Join the Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust as a ‘Bronze’ member before 19th January and we will give you a complimentary Day Adult Runabout ticket (worth up to £33) for the Great Central Railway’s Winter Gala, which is running from 26th to 28th January 2024 thompsonb1.org/2023/12/join-u…

Big news! 61264 will be out on display at Ruddington during the Great Central Railway 125th Anniversary weekend. Get up in the cab and see her before we start taking her apart for overhaul! Link to tickets in the post - click to read more! thompsonb1.org/2024/02/cab-th…

A superb working party rallied today to get 61264 ready for next weekend’s Great Central Railway Railway’s 125 anniversary gala. Join us at The Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington via the bus that will reunify the two halves of the Railway on the day. tickets.gcrailway.co.uk/events/66145

Come and see 61264 at Ruddington this weekend as part of this fabulous gala. Climb up into her cab to see the true magnificence of a Thompson B1 Steam engine!

61264’s overhaul has begun and our next working party is just around the corner. If you fancy getting hands on with this stunning engine, and making a real difference, then why not join us! thompsonb1.org/events/working…

This weeknd saw a wonderful Winter Steam Gala out on by Great Central Railway. Locomotives, authentic for the route, in action, doing exactly what they were designed to do. Please help us join them by supporting our tender rebuild spacehive.com/61264tender