On Saturday 25th March 2023 the Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby visited the Ribble Steam Railway on Preston Docks. Furness Railway Trust Loco No 20 was operating. A triumphant piece of work by the Trust to restore a fine looking locomotive and the oldest working standard gauge loco in Britain, 1863.
The Mayor of Preston, Neil Darby and the Mayor’s Consort Dan Leung, on Furness Trust loco 20. The oldest working standard gauge loco in Britain. At the Ribble Steam Railway on 25th March 2023.
Team Members relax before the next trip:
The Mayor Departs, as they say in the Red Arrows, ‘smoke on’.
The Mayor of Preston, Neil Darby departs on board Furness Trust loco 20. The oldest working standard gauge loco in Britain. At the Ribble Steam Railway on 25th March 2023.
Young loco ‘Linda’ sidles up to double head with Furness Trust 20.
The Mayor and Consort return and generously pose for a photo.
Thirsty work hauling carriages both locos line up for water.
It’s goodbye to Furness Loco 20 as it moves to Didcot for a spell shortly.
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