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Iconic steam locomotive pictured in Carlisle for anniversary special
A steam locomotive was pictured at Carlisle Station on Saturday as part of the 150th anniversary of the iconic Settle to Carlisle line. The Pepperclass A1 steam locomotive 60163 – Tornado was seen arriving at Carlisle station around 1pm on Saturday, May 31. The locomotive was hauling The West Yorkshireman excursion which ran from Bradford Forster Square to Carlisle via the Settle and Carlisle line. The journey over the Settle-Carlisle line featured on Channel 5's 'The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys' programme. The Tornado was greeted by crowds at Carlisle Station (Image: Paul Grindley) The route crosses viaducts, travels through valleys, and passes by the stunning Yorkshire Three Peaks — Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside in one of the UK's most picturesque rail journeys. The route was celebrating 150 years of the Settle to Carlisle line as well as the 200th anniversary of the railway and the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire being the city of culture for 2025. The Tornado locomotive was completed in 2008 to an original design by Arthur Peppercorn. It is the first new build British mainline steam locomotive since 1960, and the only Peppercorn Class A1 in existence after the original batch were scrapped. In 2017, the Tornado became the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 mph on British tracks in more than 50 years. READ NEXT: Horrible Histories author Terry Deary to visit Carlisle with MW Craven | News and Star The Tornado has become a favourite on British railways since it was completed in 2008 and often carries heritage rail trips. The locomotive has also featured on both the big and small screen in Paddington 2 and Top Gear. The Tornado has featured in a number of films (Image: Paul Grindley) Cumbria welcomes numerous historic rail tours in 2025 with the county's position on the west coast mainline, its stunning scenery and it being the home of the world-famous Settle-Carlisle lines making it a favourite for rail tourists. Cumbria has welcomed many iconic locomotives over the past few years including the Flying Scotsman, the Sir Nigel Gresley and the Tangmere.
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27-04-2025
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Historic 'Blue Peter' steam engine pictured passing through Cumbria
A historic steam locomotive was pictured travelling down the Cumbrian coast line on Saturday afternoon. 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.
