Excursion train at Bolton-le-Sands
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Excursion train at Bolton-le-Sands
Image: © Ian Taylor Taken: 11 Aug 2018
It could be the late 1960s, except that was before this line was electrified. Privately owned class 86 electric locomotive, 86259 / E3137 Les Ross / Peter Pan, hauls the Cumbrian Mountain Express from Euston to Carnforth. It was then replaced by a steam locomotive (45699 Galatea) with diesel assistance (to reduce the fire risk) before continuing to Carlisle. See http://www.86259lesross.com/
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Image Location
Latitude
54.106673
Longitude
-2.79803