The Duke round the Cumbrian Coast 26 February 2007

27th February 2007

Les than 12 hours before the Cumbrian Coast Pullman was due to depart, the devastating Pendolino crash closed the route on which we were due to return south. Cancellation seemed inevitable, but as we reached Preston the steam from the Duke told a different story. There were few photo opportunities for passengers on the train, so this collection only has a few record shots at Preston and Carlisle. The journey to Lancaster included 10 miles at over 70 mph and there were magnificent views from the train as it rounded the long coastline. We had been threatened with a diesel-hauled return but the Duke took us all the way back round the coast to Carnforth, over 12 hours after we set out. A magnificent day out - many thanks to all who made it possible!

BR Pacific No 71000 Duke of Gloucester stands at Preston waiting to head the Cumbrian Coast Pullman to Carlisle 1024x768 DSCF0314.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 stands at Preston waiting to head the Cumbrian Coast Pullman to Carlisle 1024x768 DSCF0327.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 stands at Preston waiting to head the Cumbrian Coast Pullman to Carlisle 1024x768 DSCF0340.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 backs onto the Cumbrian Coast Pullman at Preston 1024x768 DSCF0352.JPG
BR Pacific No 71000, heading the Cumbrian Coast Pullman, has arrived at Carlisle station 1024x768 DSCF0358.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 reverses through Carlisle station 1024x768 DSCF0364.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 reverses through Carlisle station 1024x768 DSCF0365.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 stands in Carlisle station awaiting a signal 1024x768 DSCF0372.JPG
BR Pacific No 71000 stands in Carlisle station awaiting a signal 1024x768 DSCF0376.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 stands in Carlisle station awaiting a signal 1024x768 DSCF0378.JPG	BR Pacific No 71000 stands in Carlisle station awaiting a signal 1024x768 DSCF0393.JPG	The last we saw of the Duke in daylight, as No 71000 leaves Carlisle station for turning and servicing 1024x768 DSCF0396.JPG