A pair of surplus LNER locomotive buffers, suitable for the front of 61673, were a gift from The East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel and Wakes Colne.
The membership of Cambs and Fens Group together funded the move and refurbishment of these heavy items. Trust supporter, Steven Neugebauer, offered to provide the transport. On Sunday 14th April, they were collected. Early on Sunday 20th October, the same team provided transport to Llangollen where the buffers were unloaded pending fitting to 61673. The Llangollen Railway allowed Steven a footplate ride in recognition of his assistance.