Today we have received some fantastic news. 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S.N. Co. moved for the first time under its own steam in 51 years. 35006 becomes the fourth Merchant Navy class to be returned to working order in preservation and is currently the only one in serviceable condition. Other Sister locomotives that have run in preservation (35005 Canadian Pacific, 35027 Port Line and 35028 Clan Line) are all undergoing overhaul.

Credit and thanks go to Graham Muz and his fantastic blog for the announcement – please check out his post by clicking here and follow the onward link to read more.

Thanks for reading.