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Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway / "Illingworth"'s long holiday.

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Bevan Price

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Although not announced on their website as participating, Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST "Illingworth" returned to service at this weekend's Branch Line event (27-29 May 2017).

This is the first time it has been used since 1957. Is 60 years the longest "holiday" ever taken by a UK-based steam loco.
 
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