This blog centres on 76084 which is an ex-British Railways Standard 4 2-6-0 steam locomotive. 76084 returned to steam in 2013 after a 16 year restoration programme costing some £750,000. It last steamed for BR in 1967.
After a further investment of close to £100,000 she has made her debut on the UK mainline in September 2016.
The views expressed in this blog are those of the authors and not the owning Company unless stated otherwise.
Sunday 3 January 2016
76084 on the S & C in 1964
Original footage of 76084 on the Settle & Carlisle on Saturday 28 November 1964 when hauling the 13:00 Carlisle to Skipton Pick Up Freight. Does anyone know exactly where the location is?
We have been informed that the location is just north of Birkett Tunnel as the tunnel portal can be seen at the end of the clip. Birkett Tunnel is 424 yards long, was built between 1871 and 1874 and is approximately 800 feet (275 metres) above sea level.
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ReplyDeleteWe have been informed that the location is just north of Birkett Tunnel as the tunnel portal can be seen at the end of the clip. Birkett Tunnel is 424 yards long, was built between 1871 and 1874 and is approximately 800 feet (275 metres) above sea level.
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