5th February 1983 (Cumbrian Mountain Pullman)

Date Saturday, 5th February 1983

Locomotives 41000, 45690 (Leander)

Ran as 1000 5690

Direction North

Load 14

Diesel None

Operating company British Railways

Route

  • London Euston
  • Hellifield (S&C steam on)
  • Appleby (S&C steam off)

Notes

Snow and blizzard conditions, plus late running. The tour was terminted early at Appleby following news that the West Coast Mainline was blocked and passengers returned on diverted West Coast services. The Carnforth to Hellifield leg was double headed with 2005 and 5407.