Defiance visits The East Lancashire Railway
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.
