Three steam locomotives to take charge of Great Britain tour

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steam locomotive arrives back at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Credit: Nick Simpson / Grosmont M.P.D. News - The Original

Three two steam locomotives will be in charge of the Great Britain tour this coming Friday.

As the tour heads south after a few days over the border in Scotland, B1 No.1264, Black 5 No.44871 and Merchant Navy No.35018 British India Line will take charge of the next stage.

Departing Ayr at 08:16, B1 1264 and Black 5 No.44871 take charge of the train and will pass through New Cumnock (09:59), Dumfries (10:43), Gretna Green (11:10) and Carlisle at 11:23.

Here, Merchant Navy No.35018 British India Line will take over the train. Departing at 12:29, the train will head via Appleby (13:13), Dent (14:04), Settle (14:32), Hellifield (14:41), Keighley (15:40), Shipley (15:14), Woodlesford (16:33), Church Fenton (17:26), York (17:48), Malton (18:29), Seamer (18:52) and Scarborough at 19:02.

Timings
For timings on these movements, please click the links below:

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As always, please respect the dangers of the railway. Please do not trespass on the railway to see this iconic locomotive – stay to public access spots!

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