Much of early 2000 was spent undertaking restoration work on 83012, resulting in it appearing as E3035 in near-original condition at the Old Oak Common open days in August.
Work to repaint 83012 into Electric Blue livery as E3035 continued throughout the summer at Barrow Hill, with painting still going on during the summer Steam Gala! The work was finally completed at the end of July, a few days before the loco departed for Old Oak Common Open Days.
Work to repaint 83012 into Electric Blue livery as E3035 continued throughout the summer at Barrow Hill, with painting still going on during the summer Steam Gala! The work was finally completed at the end of July, a few days before the loco departed for Old Oak Common Open Days.