In 1983, the locomotive was purchased by the Peak Railway Society, becoming the society's first working steam loco at Buxton.

The locomotive was purchased by a Middleton member in 1991 and moved to Moor Road. It was subjected to an extensive overhaul starting in 1995 and became operational again in 1999.

For several years, the locomotive was fitted with side tanks and spent much of its time visiting other railways as one of the licensed 'Thomas' locomotives. In January 2007, it was in the process of having its saddle tank re-fitted and becoming Brookes No. 1 once again.

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