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Steam train arrives in London

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The first new mainline steam engine to be built in Britain for nearly five decades has made its first long-distance passenger trip into London.

The train set off from Darlington, where enthusiasts raised £3m to build the Peppercorn class A1 Pacific locomotive.

It took 19 years to complete the project.

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