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Michael Smyth
End of steam on British Railways, part 2.

DateThu 10 DecThu, 10 Dec 2026
TimeFrom 19:30

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

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Michael Smyth presents the second part of his talk on the end of steam on British Railways, covering 1967-68 and the return of steam in 1971.

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