6th September 1984
S.L.O.A.
The Cumbrian Mountain Express
Did this train run? Details taken from pre-tour advertising.
Loco(s) Used | ????? |
Route :
Loco(s) | Route |
????? | London Euston - Carlisle |
????? | Carlisle - London Euston |
Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. Advertised to run from London
Euston every Thursday from June 28th to September 13th. Usually ran as either;
'Northbound' - to Carnforth with electric traction for steam to Hellifield then
steam over the S&C to Carlisle; electric traction back to Euston or
'Southbound' - to Carlisle with electric traction for steam over the S&C to
Hellifield then steam to Carnforth; electric traction back to Euston. A similar
service was booked to run every Sunday from 1st July to 9th September from
London Kings Cross.