25th July 1987 (The Euston 150 Limited)

Date Saturday, 25th July 1987

Locomotive 46201 (Princess Elizabeth)

Ran as 6201

Direction North

Load 12

Diesel None

Tour name The Euston 150 Limited

Headboard The Euston 150 Limited

Tour promoter British Rail

Operating company British Railways

Route

  • London Euston
  • Blackburn (6201 on)
  • Hellifield
  • Carlisle (6201 off)
  • London Euston

Notes

To mark the 150th anniversary of London Euston opening. Heavily delayed. Water was not available at Long Preston, the intended water stop resulting in water being taken at Settle.
'The British Rail Euston 150 Limited'6201 Sheriff Brow. 25/07/1987
 at , England, United Kingdom by Brian Dean. Prompted by the news that the local estate appears to be trying to charge an eye-watering fee for exclusive access to view Flying Scotsman,I dug out some shots of when the classic viewpoint was clear.6201 Princess Elizabeth works north on 25/7/87 Copyright David Price No unauthorised use please6201 Baron Wood
 by David Price.