1962
64 years ago
Closure
Last run of the famous Pines Express over the Somerset and Dorset Railway lin...
Last run of the famous Pines Express over the Somerset and Dorset Railway
September 8, 1962
Summary
Last run of the famous Pines Express over the Somerset and Dorset Railway line (UK) fittingly using the last steam locomotive built by British Railways, BR Standard Class 9F 92220 Evening Star.
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Last run of the famous Pines Express over the Somerset and Dorset Railway line (UK) fittingly using the last steam locomotive built by British Railways, BR Standard Class 9F 92220 Evening Star.
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- Date
- September 8, 1962
- Event Type
- Closure
- Years Ago
- 64
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