70000 Britannia

Based at Crewe LNWR Works in Cheshire.

Built in January 1951 at Crewe Works.

Withdrawn from service in May 1966.

Fitted with a BR1A tender.

Owned by the Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust.

Operates on behalf of the Royal Scot Trust on the main line and preserved railways by Icons Of Steam.

First ran in preservation from 1978-1988.

2nd boiler ticket was from 1989-1997.

3rd boiler ticket was between 2011-2015.

Previously ran from 2018-2020.

Last major overhaul was completed in 2022.

Boiler & Mainline ticket expires in 2032.

Painted in BR Brunswick lined Green livery with late crest.

Currently operational & mainline certified.