People living in the Brigg area will enjoy a whiff of nostalgia and have the chance to enjoy a great day out later this Spring.
British Railways withdrew the last of its steam locomotives from duty in North Lincolnshire in 1966, but an engine which avoided the scrapyard cutter's torch and lives on in working order in preservation is to visit our area on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
It will be hauling a special 'day trip' train bound for Tyneside, and people who book tickets will be able to climb aboard at Barnetby station.
The excursion will then pass through Elsham, Worlaby and Scunthorpe on its way north. So local people who can't make the trip will be able to watch the steam loco pass by - remembering to keep well away from the tracks and to observe social distancing if others have chosen the same vantage point.
Specialist firm The Railway Touring Company is organising this train, having run a number of others from our area in past years.
Brigg Blog has travelled with the RTC on many occasions and can thoroughly recommend their nostalgic train trips.
The steam-hauled Tynesider will pick up passengers in Barnetby at 8am.
There will be an afternoon opportunity to visit the sights of Newcastle before the return journey.
The Railway Touring Company offers three classes of ticket - Premier Dining, First Class and Standard Class.
View full details and make bookings via this link...
Or call the company on 01553 661500 - email enquiries@railwaytouring.co.uk
The preserved steam loco which will be hauling the train will be revealed nearer the time; it will be drawn from a pool of engines cared for and kept in tip-top condition at a heritage centre in Carnforth, Lancashire.
PICTURED ABOVE: Previous Railway Touring Company steam-hauled excursions passing through Brigg in 2003, Barnetby in 2010 and Elsham in 2016 - the latter being hauled by the world famous Flying Scotsman which attracted a crowd of spectators near the level crossing.
