Having been to Carlisle from Crewe via Shap earlier in the day with the Cathedrals Express, 60163 returned south to Preston via the Settle & Carlisle in the late afternoon of 31 May 2012. After handing over the train to 90018 for the return to London, 60163 is seen propelling it's support coach up and around the long curve from Farington Curve Jct to Lostock Hall so that it can face the correct direction for the move to Crewe.
Location: Farington Curve Junction
Original line: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
Photographer: John McIntyre
Contact photographer: John McIntyre
Date: 31/05/2012
Image number: 39064