STANIER'Jubilee'No. 45699 Bahamas will make its first visit to a heritage line in more than 23 years this month when it stars at the Mid-Hants Railway's (MHR) Autumn Steam Gala.
The 'Pines Express' -themed event on October 16-18 will serve as a real feather in the cap for the MHR, being one of only a handful of preserved lines attempting to host any sort of gala in the current coronavirus climate.
The railway is hopeful the presence of the double-chimney 'Jubilee'will bring visitors to the line, particularly as it will be the first time Bahamas has visited the south of England since it was bought for preservation in 1967.