9th May 2014 (The Highlands & Islands Explorer)

Date Friday, 9th May 2014

Locomotives 44871, 45407

Ran as 44871 45407

Direction North

Load 11

Diesel Rear

Tour name The Highlands & Islands Explorer

Headboard The Cathedrals Explorer

Tour promoter Steam Dreams

Operating company West Coast Railways

Route

  • London Victoria
  • Crewe (S&C steam on)
  • Blackburn
  • Hellifield
  • Carlisle
  • Appleby (S&C steam off)

Notes

Day 1 of 9. 46233 hauled the tour from London to Crewe.
44871 and 45407 pass Settle with the Steam Dreams Highlands and Islands Explorer.In theory the early evening timings opened up locations not usually available in decent light but in the event the only chance of sun was around Settle - at least I had not done this one before. Copyright David Price No unauthorised use pleaseBlack 5s leaving Settle
 by David Price.