BR Standard 4MT No. 80097 was taken out of service in 2022 following major boiler issues.
The locomotive has now had a full boiler retube and can return to service.
A light engine test was carried out along the full length of the East Lancashire Railway, and later on coupled up with City of Wells for a service train.
The railway plans to include the locomotive in its upcoming Autumn Steam Gala and Christmas services.
East Lancashire Railway has expressed thanks to all the volunteers and supporters who helped get the locomotive back into service.
Responses
Saw it last Sunday rostered for the Lancastrian Lunch train.
This is not new it happen last week on the East Lancashire Heritage Railway when it was being tested by dragging City of Wells up and down the line.
Yes, its just that they have now confirmed it has passed the test runs
So the test results from last week have now been confirmed officially.