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Steam locomotive 34092 City of Wells and GWR 5643 to be withdrawn from service after the Christmas period

East Lancashire Railway has revealed that the locomotives will be retired for overhaul however both will be working during the festive period.

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The prestigious awards have seen the heritage railway move into the final thanks to their well-loved annual Santa Specials event.

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45596 Bahamas and 6233 Duchess of Sutherland will haul the parts of The Christmas Cheshireman this Saturday, 19th November 2022.

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This year’s Christmas Santa Specials at the East Lancashire Railway are in great demand and tickets are selling fast.

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BR Standard 4MT No. 80097 has been withdrawn from service after it failed with a blown large boiler tube.

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A futuristic method of solving the problem of autumn leaves on railway lines is being trialled by Network Rail with using lasers and plasma jets.

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The East Lancashire Railway is getting ready for its much loved Santa Specials which this year promise to be bigger and better than ever before.

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The National Railway Museum invited RailAdvent today (14th October) to London Kings Cross to see plans unveiled for Flying Scotsman's centenary.

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The railway has an array of exciting things to see and do including amazing LEGO displays, spooky ghost trains and children's adventure days

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The visit took place on the 14th of September and saw the heritage railway host a tour and provide development updates.

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