200 Years of Rail | East Lancashire Railway Gala 2025 | Steam & Diesel Sunday Highlights
This incredible heritage gala brought together steam, diesel, and modern traction to tell the full story of Britainโs railways:
๐ Furness Railway No.20 โ the oldest working steam locomotive in the UK
๐ LMS 11456 โ a Victorian shunter with Lancashire & Yorkshire roots
๐ BR โCity of Wellsโ & Class 24 โ the transition from steam to diesel
๐ Class 832 Onslaught โ the last surviving BR โWarshipโ
๐ Class 56006 โ representing the freight power of the 1980s
๐ Class 70008 โ a glimpse of the modern mainline
From vintage Victorian carriages to powerful diesels still working today, this event truly showcased how the past, present and future of our railways remain connected.
๐ Filmed at: East Lancashire Railway
๐ Date: Sunday 14th September 2025
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A heritage railway event at the East Lancashire Railway showcased a range of historic and modern rolling stock, highlighting two centuries of rail development. Featured locomotives included British Railways Class 45 No. 45108, Class 56 No. 56006, and Class 70 No. 70008, alongside other notable examples from different eras. The event took place at locations including East Lancashire Railway, Buckley, and Ramsbottom.
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