1st April 1967

A4 Locomotive Society Ltd
The Inaugural Run of Sir Nigel Gresley

Route :

Notes:
(1) Route confirmation required. This was 4498's first mainline outing in preservation, the northbound run was non-stop. There was some doubt over whether this ran on Saturday 1st April of Sunday 2nd April however David Whittaker confirms it was definitely the Saturday. He also comments: the loss of time over the Settle & Carlisle on this run was due to a) very  difficult conditions with sleet and snow showers on the climb to Ais Gill and 4498 slipping frequently  with around 450 tons. I remember her slipping a few times as she passed me near Kirkby Stephen and b) very restrained running down from Blea Moor to Settle Jn.

Sources : various including Mike Morant & David Whittaker

Photo Review

4498 at Acton Grange Jn (photo: the Bob Mitchell collection)

4498 is seen passing Grayrigg (photo: Mike Morant)

From the Andrew Fairholm ticket collection.

Timings (Passing point performance)
(from David Whittaker)

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