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Flying Scotsman marks Settle to Carlisle line reopening
The Flying Scotsman will travel on the Settle to Carlisle line to mark the reopening of the railway.
The track was shut for repairs for over a year as engineers worked to shore up the 500,000 tonne landslip, which threatened the line's future.
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All aboard the world's most famous steam engine
The world's most famous steam engine spent another day making history, as it helped mark the official re-opening of one of the region's most famous railway lines.
Thousands turned out along the Settle to Carlisle line to catch a glimpse of the Flying Scotsman - built in Doncaster and recently restored to its full former glory.
Calendar weather presenter Jon Mitchell was one of the lucky few to spend the day on board.
Enthusiasts gather to see Flying Scotsman cross Ribblehead Viaduct
A number of enthusiasts gather to watch the moment the Flying Scotsman crosses the Ribblehead Viaduct as part of celebrations to mark the re-opening of the Settle to Carlisle railway line.
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Flying Scotsman stops off at Appleby for refreshments
The world's best-known steam train, the Flying Scotsman, is celebrating the re-opening of the Settle to Carlisle railway line today.
And she's just stopped off at Appleby for a well-earned break
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Flying Scotsman to run as Settle-Carlisle line reopens
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Flying Scotsman to run as Settle-Carlisle line reopens
The Doncaster-built steam engine will depart from Oxenhope this morning and travel via Haworth, Keighley and Skipton to Carlisle.