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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Furness #20 continues on the demonstration line during the afternoon. 9th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#1340 turns around on the turntable, ready for the afternoons trains. 9th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Furness #20 returns to the demonstration line for more passenger trains. 9th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Furness #20 sits on shed after a few trips on the demonstration line. 9th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Furness #20 and #1340 'Trojan' working the lines at Didcot Railway Centre. 9th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#1340 'Trojan' is seen on the branchline, always love seeing this beauty in action each visit. 9th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Furness Railway No.20 takes visitors along the demonstration line as the morning begins. 9th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

9th April 2023 We pay a visit to Didcot Railway Centre, which played host to the oldest working Furness Railway locomotive in preservation. No.20, which was the star attraction this visit.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

At Yarwell, 60007 prepares to depart for Peterborough. Ending a great day, and another great event. 8th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The Blue Streak simmers in Wansford as more passengers board the train. Photo was taken kindly for me by the loco crew. 8th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' arrives into Wansford from Peterborough with more visitors. 8th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

34081 '92 Squadron' sits in the yard at Wansford. 'Blue Circle' stands back in it's shed. 8th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

60007 simmers at Peterborough, before moving light engine around the train for the return trip to Wansford. 8th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

60007 runs around the train, light engine, at Yarwell. 8th April 2023

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

'Blue Circle' was out in the sunshine for part of the day. 8th April 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

8th April 2023. Sir Nigel Gresley 60007, reverses onto the first train at Wansford on the Nene Valley Railway. Appearing after finishing a very long overhaul. And carrying a 1950s BR Blue as chosen by the locomotive trust.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

My final photos from the gala. 70000 pulls in from Swanage, heading to Corfe Castle, where my journey ends after a lovely day. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

34028 arrives tender first from Norden into Harmans Cross, waiting in the station for the train approaching from Swanage. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

31806 arrives with the goods train, waiting in the station before departing to Swanage. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

76084 ready to depart from Harmans Cross for Norden. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

34070 pulls into Harmans Cross from Norden with a passenger service going to Swanage. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We return to Swanage, passing #31806 waiting outside the station. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

76084 runs around the goods train at Corfe Castle. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Taking a ride in the Brakevan to Corfe Castle from Swanage. We leave the station, passing 'Eddystone' waiting within the station limits as the loco prepares to take the next passenger service. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#34028 'Eddystone' simmers in Swanage station at the end of the platform. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

At Swanage. We see 34070 'Manston' reversing through the station, before 70000 'Britannia' backs into the station to take charge of the next passenger service. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#76084 arrives from Norden, wearing the 'Swanage Railway' headboard. Stopping to pick up passengers wanting to travel to Swanage. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#34070 reverses onto the goods train and is soon coupled up for the return to Swanage. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

'Manston' runs light engine through Corfe Castle station, heading to the front of the goods train for the return trip to Swanage with more Brakevan riders. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#34070 'Manston' is on the goods train next, arriving into Corfe Castle from Swanage. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#70000 'Britannia' steams into Corfe Castle from Norden, tender first. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#31806 is coupled up, and soon heads off again with the goods train for Swanage. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

'U' Class mogul #31806 arrives shortly with the goods train from Swanage. Soon uncoupled and moves light engine to join the train at the other end for the return trip. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#34070 'Manston' arrives from Norden into Corfe Castle, as #76084 then departs with it's train. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

76084 arrives on the next passenger service from Swanage into Corfe Castle. 25th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Swanage Spring Steam Gala - 25th March 2023. 34070 'Manston' arrives with visiting locomotive 70000 'Britannia' from Swanage into Corfe Castle, heading to Norden with the first passenger service of the day.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#4110 on another passenger service, returning from Mendip Vale into Cranmore. 18th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#46447 on another passenger service from Cranmore to Mendip Vale. 18th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#4110 and #4555 at Mendip Vale after double-heading together. 18th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#1719 'Lady Nan' trundles up and down near the loco sheds. 18th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#46447 takes charge of the next passenger service as #4110 shunts the goods train. 18th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#4110 returns to Cranmore from a good run to Mendip Vale. 18th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#4110 takes the passenger service from Cranmore. #46447 and #4555 simmer in the station. 'Lady Nan' trundles up and down near the engine shed giving 'Driver for a Tenner' experiences. 18th March 2023.

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Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios @bovineoftherails.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Ivatt Class 2 #46447 stands on the opposite platform, simmering in the morning sunshine at Cranmore. 18th March 2023.

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