12th May 2020

West Coast Railways
The Dalesman

Tour cancelled, due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Advertised Loco(s) Advertised Route
Diesel Loco Chester - Mickle Trafford - Helsby - Frodsham - Runcorn East - Acton Grange Jn - Warrington Bank Quay - Wigan North Western - Leyland - Preston - Carnforth [U&DGL]
steam: 35018 'British India Line' or 45690 'Leander' or 45699 'Galatea' or 46115 'Scots Guardsman' Carnforth [U&DGL] - (via WCML) - Carlisle
steam: 35018 'British India Line' or 45690 'Leander' or 45699 'Galatea' or 46115 'Scots Guardsman' Carlisle - Petteril Bridge Jn - (via S&C) - Settle Jn - Hellifield - Clitheroe - Blackburn - Lostock Hall Jn - Farington Curve Jn - Preston
Diesel Loco Preston - (reverse of outward route) - Chester

Source : Nick Bartlett

Timings (Advertised Only)
(from WCR website)

Location Advertised (out)   Advertised (rtn)
Chester 07.48d   20.42a
Frodsham 08.10d   20.19a
Warrington Bank Quay 08.54d   20.03a
Wigan North Western 09.13d   19.37a
Leyland 09.29d   19.07a
Preston 09.47d   18.33a
Carlisle 12.36a   15.15d


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