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Hopetown Darlington steam train rides starting 26 May

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  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    26-29 May

    Tickets go on sale 30 April. £7.50 for one trip.

    Loco: Andrew Barclay no. 2134 known as WTT
    Carriage: LSWR 1520

    More info: https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/plan-your-visit/heritage/steam-rides/

    Future dates inclue Tornado and Locomotion No. 1.

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    Paul.Uni, Apr 23, 2026
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    A great initiative by the A1ST, positive publicity for them.
     
    garth manor, Apr 23, 2026
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    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Paul.Uni, May 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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    From the video, I like the fact that it has a destination board of Swanage, It would be nice if 1520 could really visit Swanage some time in the future.
     
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