This was a railtour on 13th April from London Euston to Blackpool, over the newly electrified section between Preston and Blackpool, followed by a trip over part of the Settle Carlisle line, and back via Oxenholme and Preston to London.
These pics are taken at Kirkham station, on the Blackpool-Preston line.
Heritage traction front and back!! Class 86 86259 on the front brought the train from London and Jubilee class 45690 Leander was put on the back at Preston.
003 by Peter Rowe, on Flickr
007 by Peter Rowe, on Flickr
010 by Peter Rowe, on Flickr
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Jubilee class 45690 Leander on its way from Blackpool to Hellifield on the Settle-Carlisle line.
023 by Peter Rowe, on Flickr
86259 travelling light loco back to Preston, to work the returning train back to Euston.
032 by Peter Rowe, on Flickr
Thought they might be worth a quick look, as I know there are some train buffs on the site!
Any c & c's welcome
Best Wishes
Pete
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Pennine Blackpool Express 13/4/2019
Re: Pennine Blackpool Express 13/4/2019
A great selection of pictures, it doesn't seem that long ago that 86s were regular on passenger duties on the WCML.
Martin
Martin
Re: Pennine Blackpool Express 13/4/2019
Cheers Martin-yes I remember trips to London behind 86s from Preston in the 70s and 80s-its hard to believe they're over 50 years old- also still like to see them doubling up on Freightliner traffic through Preston.
Best Wishes
Pete
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