BRITAIN’S largest operational steam locomotive will be stopping at Westbury train station tomorrow (Saturday).
The 6201 Princess Elizabeth will set off from London Paddington at 8.44am and will arrive at Westbury station at 11.50am, before departing a few minutes later and heading to Penzance, where it will terminate at 9.26pm.
The famous train smashed the world long distance speed record in 1936 by maintaining an average speed in excess of 70 mph for over 400 miles non-stop; a steam world record that still stands to this day.
After its withdrawal from service in September 1962, the locomotive was purchased for preservation, and after extensive restoration work was returned to main line condition.
Today operated by the Locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth Society Ltd. the locomotive has had a three-year overhaul before resuming its 40 year-long role hauling charter trains right across the national railway network.
If you attend and take photographs, please email them to robin.murray@newsquest.co.uk
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