However, the highlights of 1999 were undoubtedly the appearance of steam traction on two successive Saturdays in October. Bulleid pacific number 35005, Canadian Pacific, performed the honours with both trains originating from the West Midlands, and pleasingly they were very well patronised.

                                                                             Photograph taken by M. Whittaker.

Merchant Navy class number 35005, Canadian Pacific, is seen above powering through Kirkham having taken the avoiding lines, on its way to the Fylde coast.

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