28th July 1981

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Cumbrian Coast Express

Locos Used 85017 & steam: 5407

Route :

Loco Route
85017 Crewe (09.40) - Preston - Carnforth
5407 Carnforth - Dalton Jn - (via Barrow avoiding line) - Park South Jn - Ravenglass - Sellafield
5407 (1) Sellafield (15.40) - Ravenglass - Park South Jn - (via Barrow avoiding line) - Dalton Jn - Carnforth
85017 Carnforth - Preston - Crewe

Notes
(1) 5407 running tender first. Loco should have been 'Lord Nelson' but this had failed with a burst feeder pipe.

Source : Andy Pullar

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