28th May 1983 (Cumbrian Mountain Pullman)

Date Saturday, 28th May 1983

Locomotive 46229 (Duchess of Hamilton)

Ran as 46229

Direction North

Load 14

Diesel None

Tour name Cumbrian Mountain Pullman

Headboard Cumbrian Mountain Pullman

Tour promoter Steam Locomotive Operators Association

Operating company British Railways

Route

  • London Euston
  • Hellifield (46229 on)
  • Carlisle (46229 off)
  • London Euston

Notes

Blue Riband displayed. Having stopped briefly at Dent Station, 46229 went into a wheelslip for nearly 30 seconds before being brought under control, in doing so damaging the rails.
Decorated with the 'Blue Riband' in acknowledgement of record breaking performances on the S & C, 46229 departs from the Garsdale water stop under a threatening sky. Bill Allan is seen in customary pose on the right.GARSDALE 28TH MAY 1983
 by Lord Stamp.
46229 Duchess of Hamilton - Cumbrian Mountain Pullman - 28/5/83 by Austin Whitehead