28th December 1988

Flying Scotsman Services Ltd
The Cumbrian Mountain Express

Locos Used 47451, 86430 & steam: 5407
Stock Used ETHEL unit (ex-class 25) + ?????

Route :

Loco Route
86430 London Euston - Weedon - Rugby - Stafford - Crewe - Wigan North Western - Preston - Carnforth (1)
5407 Carnforth - Hellifield
47451 Hellifield - (via S&C) - Carnforth (1)
86430 Carnforth - Carlisle
86430 Carlisle - Carnforth - (reverse of outward route) - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Confirmation required as to where the loco changes took place at Carnforth (i.e. in a loop or the station?).


5407, support coach and ETHEL unit at Hellifield (photo: Bob Mitchell)

Sources : Les Drury & Bob Mitchell

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