A Carnforth based steam locomotive is scheduled to haul this weekend’s Cumbrian Mountain Express.

We believe the train is set to be hauled by 46115 Scots Guardsman or 35018 British India Line

Running on the 5th August 2023, the locomotive is set to haul the Carnforth – Carlisle – Preston section.

The tour will depart London Euston at 06:48 behind an electric locomotive and will then pass through Watford Junction (07:04), Milton Keynes Central (07:28), Rugby (07:55), Nuneaton (08:14), Crewe (09:16), Preston (10:09), and Carnforth North Junction at 10:41.

From here, the steam locomotive is added to the train. Departing at 11:23, the train will head through Oxenholme Lake District (11:42), Penrith North Lakes (12:21) and Carlisle at 12:43.

After time in Carlisle, the train will depart at 14:23 and will pass through Appleby (15:06), Garsdale (15:43), Hellifield (16:14), Clitheroe (17:01), Blackburn (17:27), Preston (17:55 – electric hauled from here), Crewe (19:27), Nuneaton (20:34), Rugby (20:52), Milton Keynes Central (21:25), Watford Junction (21:56) and London Euston at 22:22.

For up to date timings, please find the tracking links by clicking here.

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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.