cultureMARCH09
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Full steam
ahead for
UK favourite
An old star is to help visitors
re-live a glorious age in steam.
O
ne of the oldest steam
trains in the UK is
starting a new era at a
County Durham museum.
The Furness Railway No 20,
the oldest working standard
gauge steam locomotive in
Britain, will be spending this
year as the operating train in
residence at Locomotion � The
National Railway Museum at
Shildon.
Built in 1863, FR No 20 is a
remarkable survivor from a
bygone era and has already
starred at the museum's steam
gala in 2008.
The engine will see regular
use on the two-thirds of a mile
running line at Shildon.
At times it is hoped to pair
the engine with the Great
Eastern Railway Directors'
Saloon, which is in the final
stages of restoration in the
workshop at Locomotion,
offering the museum visitor a
unique experience in rail travel.
Locomotion curator Anthony
Coulls said: "Furness Railway
No 20 was a great draw at our
Steam Gala last year, and we
hope that many more people
will come to both see the
engine and ride behind it while
it is here.
"It's a great opportunity to
see first-hand a throwback to
one of the most exciting
periods of railway history."
Chairman of Furness Railway
Trust Tim Owen said: "We are
delighted to be returning to
Locomotion, following on from
the successful visit last
September.
"The trust is honoured to
have its flagship locomotive
invited once again to be part of
the National Railway Museum."
Further details on steaming
dates for Furness No 20 will be
released in due course.
Check the Locomotion
website for up-to-date
information at
www.locomotion.uk.com or call
(01388) 777999.
Furness Railway No 20 pictured at Haverwaite in Cumbria.
Durham University proudly presents
JANE ALEXANDER
on being human
3-22
MARCH
Exhibition runs:
3 March � 22 March 2009
in the Galilee Chapel,
Durham Cathedral*
Panel discussion:
Being Human � who cares?
3 March 2009, 5.30pm
in Durham Town Hall
open to all members of the public
For more information go to
www.durham.ac.uk/ias
*By kind permission of
the Chapter of Durham
Bom boys (detail). 1998. Photo by Roger Woolridge. � Jane Alexander
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