GREAT to see!!! 60532 Blue Peter RETURNS after working its FIRST charter in 23 years!!14th July 2024

After working her first rail charter (private) in over 23 years, yesterday, A2 class, 60532 'Blue Peter' is seen returning to base at Crewe ,passing through Acton Bridge. Working 5Z60 York NRM to Crewe HS
14th July 2024
#60532 #bluepeter #locomotiveservicesltd #actonbridge #A2

[@cedarcam]

Great to see her out on the main again. I hope to see her in real soon.

[@philclarke3203]

Certainly is Colin. Hopefully not too long

[@stephenbrass1808]

Wonderfull to see her back on the mainline Phil, hope it heads north soon, cheers .

[@philclarke3203]

@@stephenbrass1808 certainly is Steve. Hope so,I'm sure it will be kept busy every where.

[@arthurgrowler5749]

Great catch on the return back to base. Looks in prestige condition 👍

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks Paul. Certainly did you 👍

[@richardswiderski4985]

Great video Phil and she looks superb.

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks Rick 👍

[@tattoo1084]

Nice. Cant wait to see her on S&C.👍

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks David.👍 That will be a very popular day 😀

[@nige7577]

Spot on Phil, nice catch there now we need the A2 returning to Shap and the S&C, cheers 👍

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks nige. Hope you don't have to wait too long 👍

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Yes from its last tour 23 years ago in June 2001
To this first tour since she came back to steam for this year in July

[@philclarke3203]

A long awaited return

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

⁠@@philclarke3203yep and it’s been a long time coming for blue Peter and the br logo has finally been applied to the loco look at it at 0:50

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

excellent catch 👍saw it at king's cross and Grange park

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks Barry . Glad you saw it. The day everyone has been waiting for,😀

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Very nice.

[@philclarke3203]

Thanks, but you didn't notice the mistake this time. I had put A1 instead of A2, just noticed and changed it

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

@@philclarke3203 Congratulations on seeing and correcting your mistake, without my having to tell you.

[@philclarke3203]

​@@kellyashfordtrains2642lol.

[@JoshHodginsTrains]

You play train sim world

[@JoshHodginsTrains]

Did you watch England

[@philclarke3203]

No! No interest in football.