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Welcome to the official website of Furness Railway Number 20,
Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive.

Crest of the Furness Railway Trust

THE FURNESS RAILWAY TRUST

Registered Charity 1005211

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FR 20 completes its stunning tour of the North East of England at Beamish, having visited the National Railway Museum at Shildon and the Tanfield Railway along the way.

Welcome to the award-winning official website for the Furness Railway Trust, owners of Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, Furness Railway Number 20.

The FRT also owns a number of other locomotives including GWR 0-6-2T 5643 and vintage rolling stock. Our fund-raising and your support keeps us going.

We are based on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway in the English Lake District. Find out about the our sister organisation, the Lakeside Railway Society, and the old Furness Railway Company.

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FR20 in seasonal mood!

Website last updated: December 3, 2008

© Furness Railway Trust 2008

Website designed by Neil Smith.

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Furness Railway Number 20 in action at  Beamish