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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