Assurances have been sought that heritage steam enthusiasts must be allowed to burn coal after the new legalisation comes in.The UK government will set the world's most ambitious climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.

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Environment laws could mean the end of steam trains, New Alresford, Hampshire, UK - 01 Oct 2021

Assurances have been sought that heritage steam enthusiasts must be allowed to burn coal after the new legalisation comes in.The UK government will set the world's most ambitious climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.EPA estimates that locomotives will release 930,000 tons of smog-forming NOx this year, comparable to 120 coal-fired power plants.

Autumn Steam Gala The Somerset & Dorset, The Watercress Line, New Alresford, Hampshire, UK - 01 Oct 2021

The 53808 7F, courtesy of S&D Railway Trust.

General atmosphere at the popular steam gala.

The West Country Class, 34092 City of Wells, courtesy of E. Lancs Railway.  A single-headed & double-headed to haul a variety of local & express trains.

The 53808 7F, courtesy of The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust.

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