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Due to circumstances beyond our control an issue with Bahamas has been found on arrival at Wansford this evening which has taken the Locomotive out of service. 34081 will now operate services tomorrow, we apologise for any disappointment this will cause
The ‘Jubilee’ class of locomotive was designed by Sir William Stanier on his arrival at the London Midland and Scottish Railway. During his review of locomotive requirements he found that the company required a locomotive capable of hauling fast secondary express passenger services between major cities but where loading gauge restrictions may exclude his newly built 4-6-2 Pacific Princess Royal class engines. This class of engine was derived from an older class of engine known as the Patriot Class which had been designed by his predecessor, Henry Fowler.
As no. 5596, ‘Bahamas’ was built in the Scottish area of the LMS by the North British Locomotive Company and entered service with the London Midland & Scottish Railway in January 1935. The engine was initially allocated to Crewe before moving on to various sheds around the English area of the LMS including Carlisle Kingmoor, Grimethorpe and Millhouses in Sheffield. Finally, no.45596 (as it had become by then under BR) was allocated to Stockport Edgeley in 1962. The engine remained here for four years and after hauling a number of enthusiast’s specials was withdrawn from traffic.
Join the NVR as we celebrate steam hauled services with Bahamas n Sunday 5th June as part of our Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Four Day's of Traditional English Celebration's - Fun for all the family
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| Adult/Senior = £20 | Adult = £5 | |
| Child = £12 | Child = £2 | |
| Family = £60 (2 Adults + Up to 3 Children + free Dog) | Family = £10 | |
| Carer = £5 | ||
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Sunday 5th June
Ale By Rail Train - Add a Ale by Rail ticket for ONLY £12 to your Travel ticket and enjoy 4 x 1/2 pints of your choice of real ale from our Real Ale Platform Bar at Wansford Station or the bright beer that will be located on our on train bar, plus you get a keepsake beer beaker included in your Ale by Rail Ticket
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Where a ticket includes alcohol customers must be aged 18 and over. Customers may be asked for ID.