28th July 2007

John Fishwick & Sons
The Fishwick Centenarian

Locos Used 40145 'East Lancashire Railway' & steam : 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'

Route:

Loco Route
40145 Manchester Victoria - Preston
6201 Preston - Settle Jn - (via S&C) - Petteril Bridge Jn - Carlisle
40145 Carlisle - Newcastle - York - Sheffield - Manchester Victoria - Preston

Notes :
(1) This was an all-first class special train to commemorate the centenary of John Fishwick & Sons, a travel company based in Leyland, Lancashire. Originally advertised under the name of 'Centenary Pullman' with the diesel legs to have been hauled by 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' and routed via Blackpool North.
(2) Detailed route confirmation required.

Source : John Green (joined/left the train at Preston)

Photo Review


6201 'Princess Elizabeth' paused at Appleby (John Green)


40145 'East Lancashire Railway' paused in the sun at York (John Green)


Timings (Advertised Only)

Timings when 55022 was the advertised diesel traction;

Location Advertised (out) Advertised (rtn)
Manchester Victoria 07.30d 20.30a
Bolton 07.45d 20.45a
Chorley 08.05d 21.05a
Leyland 08.15d 21.15a
Blackpool 09L15d 21L55a
Poulton Le Fylde 09.30d 21.40a
Preston 10.10d 21.25a
Carlisle 15.00a 16.30d


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