LMS ‘Jubilee’ No. 45690 Leander could visit the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in 2023 – the Carnforth-based 4-6-0 making a rare appearance at a non-main line connected railway.
In a statement, the Cumbrian heritage line said: “We are looking at ways we might celebrate our half-century at the start of next season. A possibility that we are endeavouring to make happen is to bring Leander to Haverthwaite for a short visit. For this to be realised, it must make financial sense and all connected parties are working hard to cover the extra costs that would be incurred. Peter Van Campenhout is looking at arranging photographic charter days. “We are targeting the return to steam of BR Ivatt ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 No. 46441 for the beginning of next season so the potential ‘Jubilee’ visit would also bring the two Beet family-owned engines together in steam.”