Full Journey On UK’s Oldest Working Locomotive Built 1863 - Full Cab Ride & Buffer View Steam Train

Come and take a ride on the UKs oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, FR20 (Furness Railway Number 20). Coming in at an impressive 158 years old at the time of filming, this stunning loco was built in 1863. This spectacular piece of Victorian engineering looks as beautiful as ever, and was a genuine pleasure to be able to take a ride on board. This video was taken while the loco was being tested after having some recent restoration work. We filmed the locomotive on the Ribble Steam Railway () which is a three mile return trip that includes the unique swing bridge. When I say unique I don’t even exaggerate, this line goes down the middle of a road (down not across) while crossing the water and having boats either side, all while traffic has been stopped. If you haven’t visited the Ribble Steam Railway I would highly advise a trip down. Featuring the impressive line plus a museum on site it is worth a visit any day. The locomotive in this video is of c