Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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Magical winter conditions were the backdrop for the opening mainline steam tour of 2023 featuring the recently returned Black Five 44932. The Black Five was hauling the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express from Manchester to Carlisle via the S&C. 44932 is seen working off Ribblehead Viaduct as it forges its way to the Summit of the Long Drag in Blea Moor tunnel. Steam Scenes like this are pretty rare and it was well worth the 300 mile round trip for such a short video.

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