Rail enthusiasts will get the chance to see a famous historic steam locomotive power through Harborough

The striking pre-war steam express Duchess of Sutherland – built in 1938 – is scheduled to be in town on Saturday (November 27)
By Red Williams
Published 24th Nov 2021, 11:17 BST
Updated 24th Nov 2021, 11:18 BST
The striking pre-war steam express Duchess of Sutherland – built in 1938 – is scheduled to head north non-stop through the town’s station at 9.10am.The striking pre-war steam express Duchess of Sutherland – built in 1938 – is scheduled to head north non-stop through the town’s station at 9.10am.
The striking pre-war steam express Duchess of Sutherland – built in 1938 – is scheduled to head north non-stop through the town’s station at 9.10am.

Rail enthusiasts will get the chance to see and admire a famous historic steam locomotive power through Market Harborough railway station on Saturday (November 27).

The striking pre-war steam express Duchess of Sutherland – built in 1938 – is scheduled to head north non-stop through the town’s station at 9.10am.

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The powerful train, built for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), is due to return back through Market Harborough station at 6.34pm on Saturday evening.

The red letter day event is bound to cause huge excitement among local rail enthusiasts as the Duchess of Sutherland will be the first steam train to pass through Market Harborough for several years.

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