Two vintage express steam engines running through Shropshire on Saturday - where to see them

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By David StubbingsShrewsburyWhat's OnPublished: Jun 9, 2023Last Updated: Jun 9, 2023Comments

Two classic steam engines of a type once regularly seen in Shropshire will make their way through the county on Saturday.

7029 Clun Castle is one of the engines pulling Saturday's train

The pair of Castle class express engines, designed and built by the Great Western Railway, and latterly British Railways, will be taking enthusiasts on a circular route starting and finishing at Birmingham New Street.

Two vintage express steam engines running through Shropshire on Saturday - where to see them

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