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A steam train trip from Bradford marking 150 years of travel on the Settle-Carlisle line has been cancelled.
The excursion, which was due to take place tomorrow, Saturday, October 3, had been expected to attract railway enthusiasts and visitors keen to mark the milestone anniversary of one of Britain's most famous rail routes.
Why has it been cancelled?
Confirming the cancellation, a representative of the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company said the trip had been called off due to locomotive availability issues.
They said: "The trip has now been cancelled due to the lack of availability of a steam train."
The journey had been organised as part of the wider programme of events celebrating 150 years since the opening of the Settle-Carlisle line.
The line, which runs through the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines, is regarded as one of the most scenic railway routes in the country.
The T&A understands that passengers with existing bookings were informed of the cancellation by email last week.
No information has been released regarding refunds.
Organisers have not announced whether an alternative trip will be arranged.