Defiance visits The East Lancashire Railway
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Today saw 50049 Defiance arrive on the metals on the East Lancashire Railway with UK Railtours tour from Watford Junction.
Seen here at Beeston on outward leg.
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Unfortunately on route Hanson & Hall’s 50008 Thunderer developed a unknown fault, which saw her detached from the train at Leicester on the outward journey.
Defiance then carried on solo and made up the time lost, arriving only 4 mins late at Bury.
The tour has arrived back at Watford junction this evening with 50049 and its crew deserving a pat on the back for a challenging day.
Tomorrow sees 50049 returning to Derby with the stock with UK Railtours The Derby Express from Watford Junction, with a departure of 08:42.
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Thank you to all the passengers today and the mass of photos and videos online. It’s always a pleasure to see so many people lineside or on stations, as we pass by.
