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Photo-a-Day  (Monday, 24th October, 2011)

Train of Hope


Train of Hope
Pulled by Scots Guardsman in Wigan North Western.

Photo: John Morris  (Nikon D700 with 24-85mm Nikon lens)
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Comment by: Shirl on 24th October 2011 at 01:43

Beautiful!

Comment by: Mick on 24th October 2011 at 08:44

Why it called the train of Hope ?

Comment by: John Morris on 24th October 2011 at 11:13

Hi Mick, it is called "Train of Hope" because it is run by a charity raising money for children with cancer called "CLIC Sargent" for the full info google "Steam Railtours" and follow the link to "CLIC" under tour operators.

Comment by: Mick on 24th October 2011 at 11:56

Thanks for the info John.
Here is there web site

http://www.trainofhope.co.uk/index.php

Comment by: Ellen M on 24th October 2011 at 22:47

One can but hope ...

Comment by: Gerald Pilkington Canada on 24th October 2011 at 23:38

Good shot, and a good cause, hope it goes well.

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