Preservation
Two have been preserved, these being (6)1264 and 61306 . Both of these were built by North British. 61306 carries the LNER Apple green livery with the number 1306 and the name Mayflower, though this guise is entirely fictional.
| LNER 1946 No. | BR No. | Name | Date built | Maker's No. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1264 | 61264 | - | 1947 | 26165 | Undergoing overhaul at Barrow Hill Engine Shed |
| 1306* | 61306 | Mayflower* | 1948 | 26207 | Returned to service in July 2012 |
(* denotes historically inauthentic)
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