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This day marked the 50th anniversary since the banning of steam on British Railways metals in August 1968.

 

Gresley 'A4' 4-6-2 no.60009 ‘Union of South Africa’, with assistance provided by EMD Class 66 Co-Co no.66 172 'Paul Mellene' head through the magnificent scenery of the Lune Gorge, at Dillicar, with Pathfinder Tours Preston-Shap-Appleby-Settle-Crewe ’Settle & Carlisle Golden Express I'. The train originated at Bristol.

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Uploaded on August 13, 2018
Taken on August 11, 2018