Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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With Canadian Pacific set to return next month, we wanted to share what the Merchant Navy class locomotives were really like back in the day. To find out we chatted to Bob Cartwright, an ex-BR driver who started his career at Eastleigh whose many duties included working these magnificent machines!

Be a part of history in motion and be among the first to ride behind Canadian Pacific. Find out more about our Canadian Pacific Launch events here: watercressline.co.uk/special-days/canadian-pacific-launch