19th June 1976

L.N.E.R. Society Railtours
The Gresley Centenarian

Locos Used class 40, ac electric & steam: 790 'Hardwicke', 1306 'Mayflower', 4472 'Flying Scotsman', 45407 & 92220 'Evening Star'

Route :

Loco(s) Route
ac electric London Euston - Carnforth
1306 + 45407 Carnforth - Leeds
790 + 92220 Leeds - Harrogate - York
class 40 York - Church Fenton - Cross Gates - Leeds
4472 Leeds - Carnforth
ac electric Carnforth - London Euston

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. An LCGB tour ran the same day and also used 1306 & 45407.

Sources : Ian Bowskill & Paul Braybrook

Photo Review


1306 leads 45407 at Shipley (photo: Paul Braybrook)


790 leads 92220 approaching Wescoehill tunnel  (photo: Paul Braybrook)


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