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44871 seen at Milton Keynes hauling a charter from Chester to Euston

Locomotive 4871 was built by the LMS at Crewe in 1945 and later renumbered 44871 by British Railways. It was one of the last steam locomotives in use at the end of steam under British Railways operation. 44871 was used with 44781 on the Carlisle to Manchester leg of the infamous end of steam ‘15 Guinea’ farewell special on 11 August 1968. Locomotive 44871 was withdrawn from service the day after on 12 August 1968. In 1972. 44871 returned to steam based at the Carnforth Steamtown depot. The locomotive also carried the name Sovereign for a while. In 2006, the locomotive was sold to Ian Riley who undertook a full renovation in 2009, and then working the Jacobite service between Fort William and Mallaig from 2020. A heavy overhaul was completed in 2017 to ensure its continued presence on the Jacobite and other main line excursions.

This locomotive is presently owned by Ian Riley and is based at the East Lancs Railway when not undertaking Jacobite duties or main line charters.

www.railwaytouring.net/44871

Taken on: March 2, 2024

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