11th December 1982

(Civil Service - Private Charter)
The Fylde Flyer

Locos Used 40027, 47??? & steam: 4472 'Flying Scotsman'
Stock Used Blackpool based mark 1 set

Route :

Loco(s) Route
40027 Blackpool North - Preston
40027? Preston - Lancaster - Carnforth
4472 Carnforth - Clapham - Settle Jn - Hellifield - ??? - York
4472 York - Carnforth
47??? Carnforth - Preston
47??? Preston - Blackpool North

Notes :
(1) Route & loco confirmation required. David Ingham comments: I photographed 4472 hauling the train at Clapham, Long Preston and Hellifield. I think 4472 hauled the train between Carnforth and York. Harry Harper comments: Some wit had chalked up the tour name as the "Filed Awayday" at Blackpool barrier.

Sources : Tim Myerscough (on the train), David Ingham & Harry Harper
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