Prog-rock icon Rick Wakeman officially unveiled a locomotive named after Radio Caroline, in a ceremony at Burnham's Mangapps Railway Museum last Sunday (October 1).

Hundreds of Caroline fans and railway buffs crowded onto the platform, to watch the former Yes keyboardist unveil the plaque.

Radio Caroline presenter Ray Clark helped organise the event, after striking up a friendship with Rick Wakeman.

He told Nub News: "It started as a germ of an idea and took off. It was one of those occasions where everything came together – radio station, railway museum, Rick Wakeman...

"A great day for fans of rail, radio, and rock – what more could you wish for?"

Two special 'Radio Caroline' nameplates were cast, along with two 'Caroline' bell plates. The diesel train is part of a massive collection of locomotives and rolling stock, plus exhibits, train rides and a huge array of railway memorabilia at Mangapps.

Check out some highlights from the day below:

Crowds gathered on the platform, eagerly awaiting the arrival of musician Rick Wakeman. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

Radio Caroline presenter Ray Clark compèred proceedings. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

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Museum owner John Jolly and Rick Wakeman discussed the history of the railways during the unveiling ceremony. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

Rick revealed a 'Radio Caroline' plaque and bell plate, specially cast for the occasion. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

Ray and Rick posed with the freshly-unveiled plaque. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

Rick signed dozens of records, CDs, and books for excited fans. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

Addo and Debbie Addison were passengers on the train driven by Rick Wakeman. (Credit: Ben Shahrabi)

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