RPSI stalwart Peter in the running for 'Heritage Angel' award

By Times Reporter
Published 1st Nov 2021, 16:44 BST
Updated 1st Nov 2021, 17:06 BST
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Peter Scott of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's locomotive department at Whitehead has been shortlisted in this year’s 'Heritage Angel' awards.

A lifelong railway enthusiast, Peter Scott was a founder member of the Society in 1964.

The nomination for the Ulster Architectural Heritage award follows his lead role in the restoration of GNR(I) Q Class No. 131, which was busy hauling the Wizards’ Express over Halloween weekend.

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A total of 80 entries across six categories were received for this year’s awards and Peter has made it through to the shortlist of 18.

Peter Scott (left) meeting TV presenter Michael Portillo during his visit to Whitehead Railway Museum last month. Photo by John McKegney