Historic 'Blue Peter' steam engine pictured passing through Cumbria
The historic 60532 'Blue Peter' steam locomotive was pictured in West Cumbria as it carried passengers on a historic rail tour.
Built in 1948 by Arthur Peppercorn, the iconic locomotive gained national fame in the 1970s when the children's TV show, Blue Peter, led a campaign to restore the locomotive to its former glory.
The locomotive has recently undergone another restoration and overhaul and returned to active service last year.
Blue Peter is no stranger to Cumbria and has been undertaking historic rail tours in the county since the 1990s.
60532 Blue Peter in West Cumbria (Image: Phil Waldron) Cumbria's stunning scenery, position on the west coast mainline and being the home of the world-famous Settle-Carlisle lines make it a favourite for rail tourists.
Earlier this month, Blue Peter was held at Wigton after a series of wildfires broke out in close proximity to the train line following another steam train passing through the vicinity.
READ MORE: Cumbria to host historic rail tours throughout 2025 | News and Star
Cumbria has welcomed many iconic locomotives over the past few years including the Flying Scotsman, the Sir Nigel Gresley and the Tangmere.
Blue Peter and a number of other historic locomotives are set to return to Cumbria over the Summer.
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