22nd September 1979

L.N.E.R. Society Railtours
The Central Lakelander

Route :

Notes :
(1) Off train options were as follows;
Group 1: leaves the train at Carnforth spending their entire time at Steamtown Railway Museum.
Group 2: leaves the train at Carnforth spending their time at Steamtown Railway Museum before continuing on our special train departing at 13.25 for Ravenglass. We travel on the 14.50 Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway train for Dalegarth terminus (15.30~16.20), returning to Ravenglass by 17.00
Group 3: leaves the train at Carnforth spending some time at Steamtown Railway Museum before joining coaches as 13.15 in the station forecourt for Bkaclpool, Rigby Road Tram Depot. Our special tram leaves at 15.00 for the 22 miles round trip, returning 17.30. The coaches depart 18.00 for Preston.
Group 4: leaves the train at Carnforth, joining coaches for Levens Bridge, Coniston Water, Ambleside, Grasmere and Thurlmere to Keswick. There will be time for sight-seeing before returning via Matterdale, Ullswater, The Kirkstone Pass and Kendal to Carnforth.
Group 5: leaves the train at Carnforth, joining coaches for Shap Fells and Pooley Bridge where we board the 15.15 steamer for Glenridding (16.10). The coaches depart promptly at 17.00 from the main car-park for the Kirkstone Pass and Kendal to Carnforth.

Jon Wade's ticket for the tour.

Source : Jon Wade

Timings (Booked Only)
(from Jon Wade)

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