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East Lancashire Railway Welcomes Its First Female Steam Locomotive Driver

Steph Elwood passed her driving assessment after years of training, becoming a role model for women in heritage rail roles, the railway said.

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Steph Elwood becomes the first female steam locomotive driver at the East Lancashire Railway

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Lifelong steam dream completed for East Lancashire Railway's first female driver

A lifelong dream has come true for a woman who has become the first female steam locomotive driver at the East Lancashire Railway (ELR)

·Blackburn, United Kingdom
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Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening News
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East Lancashire Railway makes history as it welcomes first female steam driver

Steph Elwood hopes that more women will join the railway

·Chadderton, United Kingdom
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BBC NewsBBC News
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'Dream come true' for ELR's first female steam locomotive driver

Steph Elwood hopes her success will inspire other women 'that the railway really is a place for them'.

·London, United Kingdom
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RailAdventRailAdvent
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East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first Female steam locomotive driver

Steph Elwood becomes the first female steam locomotive driver at the East Lancashire Railway

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RailAdvent broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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