‘Whistler’ duo for LSL tours

THE hire of the Class 40 Preservation Society’s No. 40145 to Locomotive Services Ltd, which was due to expire at the end of February, has been extended for a further 12 months.

During this period, as part of the hire agreement, the ‘Whistler’ will undergo bodywork repairs, followed by a repaint into green livery.

Meanwhile, after the installation of its new power unit, No. D213 (40013) Andania successfully underwent load bank testing at Barrow Hill during March. It is expected to return to Crewe to resume its duties with Locomotive Services Ltd shortly.

Alex Thorkildsen Main line certified No. 40145 approaches Queen’s Park, north London, on March 8 at the head of a special working for LSL from Oban to Euston. The loco’s hire agreement has been extended for another year, during which it is expected to be repainted into green livery.