46521 Blossom
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Based Great Central Railway [Loughborough] in Leicestershire.
Built in March 1953 at Swindon Works by Ivatt.
Withdrawn from service in October 1966 after 13 Years, 7 Months of service.
Owned by the Charles Newton/Loughborough Standard Locomotive Group Ltd.
First ran in preservation from 1974-1977.
2nd boiler ticket was from 1980-1985.
3rd boiler ticket was between 1991-2000.
Last major overhaul was completed in late 2011.
Boiler ticket expired in October 2022.
Painted in BR Brunswick lined Green livery with early crest.
Dismantling for overhaul commenced in October 2023.
Being overhauled at Tyseley Loco Works in Birmingham.
Starred in both of the BBC TV Sitcom series "Oh Dr Beeching!" between 1995-1997.