The Cumbrian Mountain Express 1Z90 - LNER A4 No 60009 Union of South Africa - Dent - 23 Aug 14
The train was travelling from Carlisle to Newcastle via Settle, Blackburn, Wakefield, York and Darlington with the A4 steam loco taking the tour as far as Blackburn.
WCRC Class 47 diesel No. 47786 was on the rear of the train after leading on the outward journey from York to Carlisle earlier in the day.
A steam-hauled train passes through Dent on the Settle & Carlisle Line, with LNER A4 pacific No. 60009 'Union of South Africa' leading the service. The train is part of 'The Cumbrian Mountain Express' (headcode 1Z90) and was en route from Carlisle to Newcastle via Settle, Blackburn, Wakefield, York, and Darlington. WCRC Class 47 diesel No. 47786 was on the rear of the train after leading earlier in the day on the outward journey from York to Carlisle.
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