CAN anyone help in the search for an old locomotive? Members of Horwich Town Council are appealing for help in finding an engine to take pride of place next to the famous Horwich Loco site in Chorley New Road.

Cllr Barbara Ronson said: "We really want an old rust bucket which we can do up in time for the Commonwealth Games when plenty of people will be stopping off in Horwich. This really is a cross-party exercise and all the councillors would love to see a locomotive take pride of place in the town."

Anyone who can help is urged to call Cllr Ronson on 695742 or Cllr Kevan Helsby on 696225.