19th October 1985 (Cumbrian Mountain Express)

Date Saturday, 19th October 1985

Locomotive 46229 (Duchess of Hamilton)

Ran as 46229

Direction North

Load 12

Diesel None

Tour name Cumbrian Mountain Express

Headboard Cumbrian Mountain Express, Royal Scot

Tour promoter Steam Locomotive Operators Association

Operating company British Railways

Notes

Headboard changed part way along route.
The driver of 46229' Duchess of Hamilton' opens her up as she passes Blea Moor and climbs to the tunnel. This was the engines last N/B run prior to a ten year o/haul back in 1985.Blea Moor and the Duchess.
 by 6A Hunty..