Lesmahagow Junction
Britannia Pacific 70009 proved to be 'Alfred the Not-so-great' on 3rd Jan 1967. Steam haulage between Glasgow and Carlisle had by that time become a rare event, so there was some excitement at finding two 'end of New Year holiday' Glasgow to London reliefs running that morning, both Britannia-hauled, one running over the G & S W route and one over the Caledonian. We made the wrong choice by going Caledonian. The train left late and drew to a halt outside Motherwell, the Britannia seemingly not steaming well. English Electric Type 3 D6841 was eventually attached and I think did most of the work on the run over Beattock, reaching Carlisle 50 minutes down. The photo was taken from the train whilst waiting for the diesel's assistance at Lesmahagow Junction.
Location: Lesmahagow Junction
Original line: Lesmahagow Railway
Photographer: Robin McGregor
Contact photographer: Robin McGregor
Date: 03/01/1967
Image number: 78844
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