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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley
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Based at Crewe Works LNWR in Cheshire.
Built in October 1937 by Sir Nigel Gresley at Doncaster Works.
Numbered LNER 4498, LNER 600 & LNER 7 at other times.
Withdrawn from service in 1964 after 28 years, 3 months of service.
Fitted with a corridor tender.
Owned by the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust.
First ran in preservation from 1973-1987.
2nd boiler ticket was from 1995-1999.
3rd boiler ticket was between 2006-2015.
Last major overhaul was completed in late 2022.
Boiler & mainline tickets expires in 2032.
Painted in BR lined Blue livery with early crest.
Currently operational & mainline certified.