47853 piloted Black 5 45231, in light steam, from Crewe to Carlisle on 17th May 2019. The two are seen from St. Helier's footbridge and had just passed 61306 and the 'Steam Dreams' railtour on the outskirts of Preston. 45231 was going north prior to working 'The Lakelander' from Carlisle to Carnforth via Workington the following day.
Location: Barton and Broughton
Original line: Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 17/05/2019
Image number: 68833