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Ablackbird takes control of‘BlackFive’

THEY maketheir presenceclear, their vocal calls recognisable in an instant.

Thankfully, blackbirds are a familiar sight in gardens throughout the country, tending to prefer to nest in shrubbery–but as is so often the case, there are exceptions to the rules.

TheGreat Central Railway’s First Hurrah Gala scheduled for the weekend of June 5/6 had to make some late alterations to the planned locomotive roster after – you’ve guessed it The LMS 4-6-0 is home, pending the hatching of the little ones on topof the manifold in the cab.

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