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THE CUMBRIAN MOUNTAIN EXPRESS RAILTOUR 2008

A very early start for this Rail tour. Pick up from Wellingborough was 5.50 am !! After picking up passengers at other stations we headed west away from Chesterfield along the Hope Valley line in order to connect with the West Coast Main Line. This was done by passing through Manchester. Upon arrival at Carnforth our class 47 moved to the rear and Princess Elizabeth took over the reins. By golly what a fantastic sound was heard as she pounded up Shap. As we approached Carlisle we did a 'u' turn and headed down The Settle and Carlisle line to Appleby. From here it was over the Ribblehead Viaduct and on to Hellifield where The Princess departed. I had not been on a rail tour for some 20 years so really enjoyed this day out. We arrived back at Wellingborough around 10pm after travelling over 550 miles. The organisers were Kingfisher Rail tours. We thank them for a great day out.

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Thanks to Ernie for these pictures taken as we passed Toton Yard

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