88-year-old steam locomotive No. 5043, Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, led a private charter from Didcot, passing through Oxford and Banbury on October 21.
On October 21, the 88-year-old steam locomotive No. 5043, known as Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, led a private charter from Didcot, passing through Oxford and Banbury. Organized by Vintage Trains from Tyseley Locomotive Works, the journey showcased historical rail travel. This weekend, the railway center will host steam days, featuring trains from the Victorian era to the 1960s, with visitors able to ride on at least one demonstration line.
October 27, 2024
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