An historic loco is back on track at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

The 125-year-old Bellerophon was in steam at the weekend for a passenger test run.

Now it is hoped the unique engine will be in service on Sundays for the rest of this month and into February.

Jackie Cope, curator with the Ingrow-based Vintage Carriages Trust (VCT) which owns the loco, said: "Because of its age Bellerophon is only steamed on special occasions.

"It was given a trial outing on Sunday and kept to timetables. We are hoping that it will be in steam for the following few weeks, but of course that is dependant on everything going well mechanically."

The loco, built at Haydock Foundry in 1874 and restored by the VCT, has over the years gained celebrity status, appearing in several TV programmes.

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