A4 Pacific Sir Nigel Gresley Visits Blackpool

Sir Nigel Gresley passing through Layton Station at speed at 0735

A steam excursion hauled by A4 Pacific 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley visited Blackpool North Railway Station on the morning of Wednesday 28th August. The Settle & Carlisle Fellsman departed North Station at 0731, calling at Poulton-le-Fylde, Kirkham and Wesham, Preston, Blackburn and Clitheroe on its way to Carlisle, where it was due to arrive at 1252. The train was scheduled to return from Carlisle at 1520, arriving back in Blackpool North at 2045.

Sir Nigel Gresley waiting to depart Blackpool North Station at 0645

Brush Type 4 D1935 (Class 47) on the rear of the train as it passes through Layton