The Northern Belle gives passengers a glimpse into how the upper class travelled in the 1920s in sumptuous interiors and with quality food. Pulled by the iconic Tangmere locomotive, the Northern Belle is set arrive in Carlisle shortly after midday on Saturday, November 16 before setting off for a six-course meal on the iconic Settle-Carlisle line. The 34067 Tangmere was built in 1947 by the southern region and is recognised as a 4-6-2 Battle of Britain Class Pacific.
READ NEXT: 'Major international retailer' set to move into former Debenhams unit The Tangmere was withdrawn from service in 1963 and left to the mercy of the weather at Woodhams Brothers scrapyard in Barry. It was later rescued and taken to the Mid-Hants Railway for restoration in 1981. However, due to financial considerations, restoration did not begin until 1995.
After spending 40 years out of service, the Tangmere was reinstated and finally emerged, complete with a coat of BR Brunswick Green paint in 2003..