Withdrawn from BR service in 1962, the engine was eventually sold to Woodham Brothers of Barry for scrap. After sixteen years work by members of the Society, 2nd February 1989 saw No 6024 move again under its own power, and it was recommissioned by HRH Duke of Gloucester on 26 April 1989. In October 1989 the engine was moved by road to the Birmingham Railway Museum at Tyseley, from where it satisfactorily completed its test runs and at Easter 1990, it impressively resumed its main-line career on the Stratford shuttles. The engine is frequently invited to appear at BR MPD open days and other special events, and it steams regularly at steam centres and on preserved lines it visits. The Society is always keen to welcome new members and if your are interested in getting more closely involved with the Locomotive, various categories of membership are available, including Club 60-Twenty Four .
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