29th October 1983

L.N.E.R. Society Railtours
Settle & Carlisle Express

Locos Used 47424, 85019 & 86237
DMU Used ?????

Route :

Traction Route
85019 London Euston - (via ECML, Northampton & Trent Valley) - Crewe
47424 Crewe - (via WCML) - Farington Jn - Blackburn - Clitheroe - Hellifield - (via S&C) - Carlisle
86237 Carlisle - (via WCML, Trent Valley & Northampton) - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Once at Carlisle there was an option to take a DMU via the Cumbrian Coast to rejoin the main tour train at Lancaster. A stop at Ravenglass was made for the R&ER.
(2) Route & DMU confirmation required.


From Bob Mitchell's ticket collection.

Sources : John Oliver, Steve Goulden & Paul Grenfell

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