Todays Cumbrian Coast Express would be hauled from London Euston to Carlisle by BR Class 86 Electric Locomotive 86259 Les Ross where SR Battle of Britain Class Locomotive 34067 Tangmere would take over for the run from Carlisle down the Cumbrian Coast to Carnforth then the 86 would take the tour back to Euston, we first see Tangmere with support coach and 47746 making a fine show through Oxenholme Station with clag and whistles galore then Les Ross with the tour as it passed Benson Hall Farm, the return leg was seen rounding the corner from St Bees and through Nethertown towards Sellafield in bright but windy conditions then climbing out of Dalton with plenty of assistance from the rear, thanks to Steve for the lift and crack this afternoon and thanks for watching.
31 май 2024