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    Tender first start to rebuilding the sole-surviving Worsdell J21

    Feb 16, 2021 3 minutes
    By Robin Jones
    ROBIN JONES
    LCLT
    LCLT

    THE long road to reconstruction of the now unique LNERThomas William Worsdell J21 (NER C) 0-6-0 No. 65033 - following the extensive stripping down which began in September 2019 - is now underway at the Locomotive Maintenance Services Ltd (LMSL) works in Loughborough.

    The first major item demonstrating tangible progress during 2021 will be the new tender, which is already being assembled.

    Locomotive Conservation and Learning Trust (LCLT) chairman Toby Watkins said: “Restoring the J21 is an understatement; it’s more

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