The Lakelander In Style 60532 Blue Peter Steams Through Bamfurlong - 05th July 2025
The steam locomotive was working "The Lakelander" Railtour from Hereford to Carlisle here running 4 late after a late departure from Crewe and stop at Warrington. 47s worked the train to Crewe before the steamer was attached. She would run north over the wcml via Preston northbound and back home via the stunning Cumbrian Coast.
57311" Institute of Mechanical engineers" & 47805 " Rodger Hosking MA 1925 - 2013" are the two diesal support locomotives on this occasion.
63106 Mayflower was booked for this train but seemingly a late switch which was fine having saw Mayflower 2 weeks ago.
The official working today 1Z61 0558 Hereford to Carlisle
Passed 1002
Running 4 late
More of 60532 Blue Peter
https://youtu.be/kPLNGKx5j10
More Lakaelander action with 63106 Mayflower
https://youtu.be/fyVJCgXlN6s
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Filmed at Bamfurlong
Filmed Saturday 5th July 2025
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A steam locomotive, LNER Peppercorn Class A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter, is seen heading north along the West Coast Main Line through Bamfurlong on a cloudy morning. The locomotive was working "The Lakelander" railtour from Hereford to Carlisle, following a late departure from Crewe and a stop at Warrington. Diesel support locomotives 57311 and 47805 were also present. The train operated under headcode 1Z61.
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