DRS Class 88 VIP special at Southwaite - May 2017
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Image: © The Carlisle Kid Taken: 9 May 2017
To celebrate the launch of their new Class 88 locomotives, Direct Rail Services organised a VIP special from Euston to Carlisle on 9 May 2017. Hauled by 88002 "Prometheus" (with 68022 in the rear) and using the Northern Belle Pullman set, the return 16.40 from Carlisle speeds south at Southwaite. See also: Image] .