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‘Banned’ locomotive makes return trip

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    A 1940s ‘Orient Express’ steam locomotive will haul a prestigious excursion train from London to Corfe Castle and Swanage today – 46 years after British Rail banned the massive engine from running down to the Purbeck seaside resort. Hauled by the 150-tonne Southern Railway Merchant Navy class Bulleid Pacific No. 35028 ‘Clan Line’ – built [...]

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