A Steamy Weekend in Lancashire

A couple of weeks ago, I went into Bury to visit the market, take a wander around, and then go see my mum. I got distracted by a couple of steam locomotives as I wandered past what used to be Bury station when I was a kid. I didn't get to see my mum that day.
The following Sunday, I planned to go back to Bury, visit the Bury Transport Museum, and then go see my mum. That morning, I checked the website and learned they were having an extra steam running day with Sir Nigel Gresley and Britannia, no less. I bought a day ticket and had a great time. And I did get to see my mum afterwards as well.

[@Graham_Rule]

Thanks for that. I loved the mix of the old and new. Lineside phones, defibrilators, electric wheelchairs, and 1950's technology. The loo you showed near the end brought back the smell of train soap. But the plush compartment you had seemed odd because I thought it should have had pictures of distant railway lines, and a metal handle to turn to switch the heating on and off.

[@FeoragForsyth]

I have a couple of photos from that day that, if I converted them to black and white, you'd never know they were recent. The plush compartment was definitely plusher than I remember, and it was interesting to compare it to the ÖBB 80s executive chic compartment I got to ride in recently. Both luxurious, but very different aesthetics.

[@BillRicker]

The white linen tea-service dining special looks especially charming

[@FeoragForsyth]

Seems to be a regular thing.

[@kastandlee]

Beautiful video, and excellent editing! Thanks for sharing this with us. It would have been great to have traveled with you!

[@FeoragForsyth]

Thank you. It really was serendipitous - I had no idea any of this was going on until I got there.

[@Benzyl]

Needs more station cats!

[@FeoragForsyth]

Had I spotted any, they'd have had a starring role.