steve_b_wales Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Which year did British Railways run it's final passenger steam service? Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 On this day in history: Last steam-hauled mainline passenger train on British Railways, 1968 On 11th August 1968 a special train set off from Liverpool Lime Street station on a return trip to Carlisle. The train, known as the 'Fifteen Guinea Special' because of the cost of the fair, was the last steam-hauled passenger service on British Rail's standard gauge tracks. The next day saw a start of a ban instituted by British Rail management, from then on only diesel and electric locomotives were to be used. Around 450 enthusiasts set off at 9:10 am on the 314-mile round trip, and thousands more gathered at the stations and other points along the route to wave at the train as it passed. Four locomotives were used to haul the train over various stages: on the first leg, between Liverpool and Manchester, the LMS Stanier Class 5 locomotive 45110 was used; between Manchester Victoria and Carlisle, the BR standard class 7 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' provided the power; from Carlisle back to Manchester two more Class 5s - 44781 and 44871 - were used; 45110 hauled the final leg back to Lime Street where it was greeted as it steamed in at just before 8 pm by a large crowd. Googled just for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 On this day in history: Last steam-hauled mainline passenger train on British Railways, 1968 On 11th August 1968 a special train set off from Liverpool Lime Street station on a return trip to Carlisle. The train, known as the 'Fifteen Guinea Special' because of the cost of the fair, was the last steam-hauled passenger service on British Rail's standard gauge tracks. The next day saw a start of a ban instituted by British Rail management, from then on only diesel and electric locomotives were to be used. Around 450 enthusiasts set off at 9:10 am on the 314-mile round trip, and thousands more gathered at the stations and other points along the route to wave at the train as it passed. Four locomotives were used to haul the train over various stages: on the first leg, between Liverpool and Manchester, the LMS Stanier Class 5 locomotive 45110 was used; between Manchester Victoria and Carlisle, the BR standard class 7 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' provided the power; from Carlisle back to Manchester two more Class 5s - 44781 and 44871 - were used; 45110 hauled the final leg back to Lime Street where it was greeted as it steamed in at just before 8 pm by a large crowd. Googled just for you... Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 We have a anorak :yp: :yp: dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Double anaorak The Vale of Rheidol railway was still BR owned until 1989, so technically it was operating a regular, timetabled steam service whilst owned by British Rail. please discuss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 My late dad was lucky enough to fire the mallard and drive the flying scots man ,very proud man he also got a bravery award for saving a drivers life when the fire box blew open in a tunnel and burnt the driver (he was in charge of the steam trains at Leeds)for a few years before moving back to the Doncaster depot at ten pound walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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