Date: 19/12/2014

A restored locomotive that pulled Sir Winston Churchill's funeral train has been unveiled by the fireman who manned the service in 1965. James Lester unveiled the nameplates as they were reunited with the 34051 Winston Churchill. The engine and its carriages are being restored for the 50th anniversary of Sir Winston's funeral on 30 January. The restoration of the locomotive has been carried out by Mid-Hants Railway, Ropley. [From Richard Buckby]

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A restored locomotive that pulled Sir Winston Churchill's funeral train is unveiled by the fireman who manned the service in 1965.

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