Network Rail bans steam engines over fire risk - including for posh train due to visit Shropshire this weekend

A historic locomotive named Tangmere should have operated the 1930s Pullman-style Northern Belle over the picturesque Settle-Carlisle line.

But unusually dry weather this spring has led to Network Rail banning steam engines from pulling trains in many parts of the countryside.

There are fears that sparks from the chimneys could set light to parched vegetation next to the track and cause huge moorland fires.

In light of the changes to guidelines, the train will now be hauled by a heritage diesel locomotive.