26th July 1986 (The North Eastern)

Date Saturday, 26th July 1986

Locomotives 62005, 45305

Ran as 2005 5305

Direction North

Load 11

Diesel None

Tour name The North Eastern

Headboard The North Eastern

Tour promoter Steam Locomotive Operators Association

Operating company British Railways

Route

  • London Kings Cross
  • Leeds (S&C steam on)
  • Hellifield
  • Carlisle
  • Hexham
  • Newcastle (S&C steam off)
  • York

Notes

Continued along the Tyne Valley line, with 5305 leading.
26th July 1986 LNER K1 2005 and LMS Black 5 5MT 5305 cross the River Ribble at Sheriff's Brow on the Settle & Carlisle with the North Eastern running from Leeds to Carlisle and onward to Newcastle2005 5305 Sheriffs Brow 260786 img1199-0986i-a
 by Tony Woof. 2005 and 5305 come off Dandry Mire Viaduct with the 'North Eastern' from Leeds to Newcastle via Carlisle. 26th July 1986.Green And Black Double Header On Dandry Mire.
 at , Garsdale Head, England, United Kingdom by Neil Harvey 156.