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Sir Berkeley steams again!

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VINTAGE Carriages Trust-owned Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST Sir Berkeley (1210/1891) was successfully steamed at the Middleton Railway’s Moor Road headquarters on November 12.

As with all first trial steamings, a few things were found to be needing attention and further steamings on December 6 and 11 showed a distinct improvement, the locomotive being able to move under its own power for the first time since overhaul.

The engine requires a few minor issues to

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