Carlisle
Large crowds turn out at Carlisle station on 11 August 1968 to see the BR Fifteen Guinea Special, billed as the final main line passenger train to be hauled by a steam locomotive on British Rail (the BR main line 'steam ban' came into force the following day). The special had arrived from Liverpool & Manchester via the S&C hauled by 70013 Oliver Cromwell see image 26044 and at this point was being made ready for the return journey behind Black Fives 44781+44871.
Location: Carlisle
Original line: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
Photographer: Bruce McCartney
Contact photographer: Bruce McCartney
Date: 11/08/1968
Image number: 30346
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