Uncategorized / 04.12.2025
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Uncategorized / 07.10.2025
Autumn Update
Work continues on the boiler. The lower section of the throat plate has been cut out and in the next few weeks will be sent away along with the back...
Uncategorized / 25.09.2025
Man and Machine
The centre piece of our 6201 display at Hellifield Railway Station has taken delivery of its star attraction. The magnificent 6201 model made from Meccano by member David Pickup has arrived...
News, Uncategorized / 25.04.2025
Spring overhaul update
The main focus of the overhaul remains with the boiler with the removal of the outer wrapper fire box sides. These are to be renewed utilising modern equivalent steels to...
Fundraising, News / 06.12.2024
New Ashpan Fabricated
After the boiler of 6201 ‘Princess Elizabeth’ was lifted at Carnforth back in the summer, it was found that the ashpan needed to be completely renewed. On the face of...
Fundraising, News / 09.09.2024
Cab and Boiler Lifted as Work Continues
Over the last few weeks and months, significant amounts of work on Lizzie have been continuing at Carnforth in Lancashire. Firstly, the cab was removed so that the boiler could...
Fundraising, News / 28.02.2024
6201 Overhaul Assessment Starts
We're pleased to report that the assessment for 6201 Princess Elizabeth's forthcoming overhaul has begun at Carnforth. If you recall, in 2022 Lizzie was about to embark on another Northern...
Fundraising, News / 19.10.2021
A National Treasure Needs Your Help!
Whilst Lizzie was being prepared for a recent Northern Belle excursion, unfortunately, a leak was discovered around the throat plate area of the firebox meaning that the locomotive had to...