The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust held a ceremony at The West Shed (located on the Swanwick Junction museum complex of the Midland Railway-Butterley).

They held the ceremony on the 30th May to unveil the new livery and name of Class 08 No D3401.

The locomotive has been named Eric Riley, in recognition of Riley’s contributions and association with the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust and Midland Railway Trust.

D3401 has been undergoing extensive works at the West Shed Workshop, including the refurbishment of the cylinder heads and replacement of radiator components.

The locomotive appeared in its authentic BR livery from 1957, and the naming ceremony was carried out by Riley’s sister, Jean Wagstaff.