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10:00am, Wed 6 Jun 2012 150th Blaydon Races

The "Blaydon Races" naming ceremony in pictures

Last updated Mon 11 Jun 2012

Alan Shearer greets fans at Newcastle Central Station Credit: ITV

Train 91115 arrives at Newcastle Central Station Credit: ITV

Camera crews gather at the stage where the train will be officially named Credit: ITV

Alan Shearer, Ian Mearns MP, and the Mayors of both Newcastle and Gateshead Credit: ITV

Train named the "Blaydon Races" Credit: ITV

150th Blaydon Races

The famous Geordie anthem is performed at a special service at St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle, before the main event.

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