Having missed the Winter Steam Gala due to its overrunning overhaul at Ian Riley’s at Bury, we are delighted to announce that LMS Class 5 4-6-0 45212 will shortly be arriving back at the Railway for a short period of operation on the branch as part of its running-in following completion of its return to mainline condition. This return has been facilitated by the lifting of the bridge ban on the movement of locomotives by road to and from Ingrow West.

On arrival 45212 will be kept at Haworth and the dates for its operation later this month will be announced nearer the time. Watch this space for future announcements!