Carnforth

With Arnside viaduct closed for repairs in 2011 traffic for Sellafield is routed via the WCML to Carlisle. DRS Class 37s 37667 and 37194 had a lengthy wait in the loops at Carnforth before getting underway again with the 6C53 Crewe to Sellafield on 1 April. The train comprised seven nuclear flasks and is seen here rejoining the main line immediately south of the station platforms. A further halt in the Oxenholme loops was probably expected by the crew. [Editor's note: No 37667 (then D6851) hauled the last down Anglo-Scottish freight on the Waverley Route (the 08.30 Kingmoor-Millerhill) on Saturday 4th January 1969.]

Location: Carnforth (former)

Original line: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway

Photographer: Mark Bartlett

Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett

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Date: 01/04/2011

Image number: 33441

Tags: Class 37 Co-Co Diesel English Electric Type 3
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