6th July 1991 (Cumbrian Mountain Express)

Date Saturday, 6th July 1991

Ran as 71000 46203

Direction North and south

Load 12

Diesel None

Headboard The Royal Scot

Tour promoter Flying Scotsman Services

Operating company British Railways

Blue Riband time

20 minutes, 54 seconds

Route

  • London Euston
  • Lostock Hall Junction (S&C steam on)
  • Blackburn
  • Hellifield
  • Carlisle
  • Hellifield
  • Blackburn
  • Farington Junction (S&C steam off)
  • London Euston

Notes

71000 northbound. 46203 southbound.