Ribble Steam Railway & Museum have announced a home fleet locomotive that will be joining the line-up at their Spring Steam Gala.

Borrows No.48 “The King”, built in 1906, will be part of the home fleet, which will appear at the gala with more planned for announcement soon.

The 0-4-0 well-tank locomotive is a rare survivor of Lancashire’s industrial steam era, having worked in the glass industry before moving to Charlton, London, until 1967.

The locomotive returned to Preston in June 2024 to undergo trials ahead of passenger services.

It will join Furness Railway No.20, Peckett 1935 “Hornet” and hopefully Hunslet 3155 “Walkden” at the gala on the 28th March.

Further information and tickets can be found on their website.