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The Scarborough Spa Express (1Z35) Black 5 No. 45231 & Class 47 47760 - York - 16th July 2013

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The first 'Scarborough Spa Express' of the new summer season at York on 16th July 2013. This was double headed with WCRC Class 47 diesel piloting LMS 'Black Five' class 4-6-0 steam locomotive No. 45231 'Sherwood Forester' due to the increasing lineside fire risk posed by the very hot weather.

The train is seen leaving York for Wakefield and Leeds before returning to York to take the train on to Scarborough.
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A double-headed train consisting of a WCRC Class 47 diesel and LMS Black Five steam locomotive No. 45231 is seen operating the Scarborough Spa Express at York on 16 July 2013. The train departs York for Wakefield and Leeds before returning to continue its journey to Scarborough. The service was operated under headcode 1Z35, with locations including York, Leeds, and Scarborough. Operators involved include British Railways and West Coast Railways.

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  • Platform ID 4cS9_rcrbTw
  • Views 1,178
  • Date published 16 Jul 2013 18:41
  • Date added 28 May 2026 17:16
  • Recorded 16 Jul 2013
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 1
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