Cumbrian debut for Class 68


02/02/2015 in Fleet

Direct Rail Services 68003 arrives off the Cumbrian Coast Line at Carnforth on January 30, whilst operating a Carlisle-Carlisle training run.

This was the first '68' to run around the coast. The '68' passes Carnforth's signal box. PHIL METCALFE.

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  • Maxine Ross - 10/06/2015 17:23

    This looks very interesting! How can we book to take a train along the coast from Foxfield to Carlisle?

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