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    Default 40 years since last mainline steam train ran, it was from Lime Street

    And the trip will be recreated on Sunday, no timings yet though.

    More info about the event 40 years ago at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifteen_Guinea_Special


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    Times including associated LE/ECS moves now available here:

    http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t08/t0810b.htm

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    Just heard the whistle and the amount of noise of the boiler as I presume it has passed through Broadgreen station! What a noise!!!

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    a steamer leaves Crewe

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    Great photo Chippie.

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