23rd March 1985 (Thames - Tyne Express)

Date Saturday, 23rd March 1985

Locomotive 46229 (Duchess of Hamilton)

Ran as 46229

Direction North

Load 14

Diesel None

Tour name Thames - Tyne Express

Headboard Thames - Tyne Express

Tour promoter Steam Locomotive Operators Association

Operating company British Railways

Route

  • London Kings Cross
  • Leeds (46229 on)
  • Hellifield
  • Carlisle
  • Hexham
  • Newcastle (46229 off)
  • London Kings Cross

Notes

Used for filming of BBC's 'Steam Days'. A camera was mounted on the LH cylinder casing.
46229 in typical style (and conditions!) at Horton with a Thames Tyne Express. This section of the tour was used by the BBC for the filming of an episode of STEAM DAYS and a camera was mounted above the locos outside LH cylinder casing.HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE 23RD MARCH 1985
 by Lord Stamp.