UK - Blue Peter returns to the racetrack after over 20 years, 13th July 2024

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Excellent footage there Andy and Tom. It's good to see BP back on the mainline.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thanks, Andrew. We've been waiting a long time for it. There's a link in my video notes to a 1998 video of Blue Peter if you're interested - Andy

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Definitely Andy. First time that I have filmed her and it won't be last. Superb Loco.

[@tomas5376]

That’s a stunningly beautiful steam engine. I love that these old engines all have names! Gracias otra vez

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Here's a video I recorded in 1998 of Blue Peter - the last time it was on the mainline - Andy
ua-cam.com/video/4PVhY0tZYr0/v-deo.html

[@1940limited]

Beautiful restoration. Since steam is gone in China, nice to see so many locomotives operation in your home country. When was 60532 built?

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Built in 1948 at Doncaster Works. Works No. 2023.

[@tommcglone2867]

So great BP is back. She had a horrible failure of her valve gear

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

It's been a long wait but well worth it - Andy

[@papalaz4444244]

"racetrack"?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

The East Coast Mainline is called the racetrack because it is largely straight and has traditionally had the fastest trains in the UK - Andy