25th October 2003

Kingfisher Railtours
The Dalesman

Loco Used steam 48151

Route:

Loco Route
48151 08.27 Preston - Cherry Tree (07.48a ~ 08.00d) - Blackburn (08.04a ~ 08.06d) - Clitheroe - Hellifield - (via S&C) - Carlisle (11.12a)
48151 Carlisle (13.29d) - (reverse of outward route) - Blackburn (18.06a ~ 18.08d) - Preston (18.50a)

Notes :
(1) Train was reported as 420 minutes late back to Preston - details of why is required. Route & loco confirmation also required.

One report suggests the stock was delayed at Carlisle owing to the failure of 47701 then the 8F slipped to a stand on Wilpshire bank (between Clitheroe & Blackburn). Rescue is thought to have taken place using a class 57.

Sources : Robin Lush & Richard Savage

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