20th April 1989 (Light Engine Movement)

Date Thursday, 20th April 1989

Locomotive 44871

Ran as 44871

Direction North

Load 1

Diesel None

Tour name Light Engine Movement

Headboard Scotland

Operating company British Railways

With this engine and van movement from Carnforth to Fort William, 44871 became the first steam loco to use the S & C since its reprieve from closure was announced earlier that month. The engine will always be associated with its participation in BRs farewell to steam railtour in August 1968 - so effectively this trip saw the loco making history on the line for a second occasion.

KIRKBY STEPHEN 20TH APRIL 1989
by Lord Stamp.