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  • Deltic Scotsman Farewell August 26, 2026 Deltic Scotsman FarewellDeltic 55015 'Tulyar' arrives at Edinburgh on the 1982 Deltic Scotsman Farewell railtour, the last northbound Deltic working under British Railways.
  • Western Clag at Par August 26, 2026 Western Clag at ParClass 52 Western D1047 'Western Lord' departs Par with the Paddington to Penzance express, 30 May 1974, clag drifting across the platform.
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